OBJECTIVE:

to evaluate the implementation of Death Verification Services in Pernambuco State, Brazil, in 2012.

METHODS:

this was an implementation analysis evaluation study; we constructed a logical framework and judgement matrix were prepared; primary data (direct observation and interviews) and secondary data were used; assessment of the level of Death Verification Services implementation was based on outcome-related structure and process indicators which were compared with the logical framework.

RESULTS:

the Recife and Caruaru Death Verification Services were considered to have achieved Advanced Partial Implementation, consistent with the outcome indicators measured, reaching 89.0% and 82.0% of the expected values, respectively; the Information Collection and Nosological/Aetiological Diagnosis components were considered to Fully Implemented at the Recife and Caruaru Death Verification Services; whilst the Education and Research component was only considered to be Fully Implemented at the Recife Death Verification Services.

CONCLUSION:

level of implementation was similar at both services; the higher level of the Education and Research component at the Recife Death Verification Services reveals the importance of technical and academic cooperation.

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