Table 1 Application of the 5 R’s to evaluate cost assessment approaches
5 R’s model issue | How the issue was applied to evaluate the cost assessment approaches |
|---|---|
Relevant | Is it understandable to decision makers? Does it address decision makers’ informational needs? |
Rapid and recursive | Does it provide information to decision makers when needed? Does it allow iterative evaluation to facilitate refinement of the implementation strategy? |
Rigorous | How accurate and reliable is it at estimating actual time, including ‘hidden’ costs? |
Resources required | How labor-intensive is the approach? Does it require dedicated personnel? |
Replicable | How likely can it be reproduced by another party? Is it generalizable across different types of settings and programs? |