Synopses & Reviews
This is a practical introduction to understanding and undertaking health needs assessment, a key issue in primary care. The different assessment methods, including surveys and patient views, are given a straightforward analysis and there is invaluable advice on how to measure their effectiveness.
Review
"The authors should be congratulated for providing such a tool to assist professionals in improving the health of their local populations" - Health Services Journal
Table of Contents
Epidemiological issues.
The development of practical approaches.
Needs assessment in primary care.
Whose priorities?.
Listening to patients and professionals.
Health needs assessment in developing countries.
Clinical and cost effectiveness issues