Population health management

Assessing needs

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Needs assessment is a systematic process, based on evidence and data, to support planning decisions. It is designed to provide information to help improve the quantity, quality and fair distribution of services to better meet the needs of a population.

This course explains the purpose of a needs assessment, the role it plays in local decision making, and the process involved. Different types of needs assessment are described.

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Contributed by: Population health management
Authored by: Peter Cornish
Sylvia Godden
Don Sinclar
Licence: © All rights reserved More information on licences
First contributed: 30 May 2024
Audience access level: General user

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