
Uses case studies to illustrate how the use of a community health needs assessment study can help professionals better serve their community by providing quality care and needed services. Outlines an approach involving development of an assessment plan, drawing a community profile, conducting a community leader survey, surveying behaviors related to the health of communities, and preparing a report which ranks problems in the order they should be addressed. This revised edition contains new case studies. The author is vice president of marketing research in healthcare for a consulting firm. Lacks a subject index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This book investigates the systematic methodology required for healthcare professionals to conduct a community health needs assessment to improve service delivery and patient care. The author, a vice president of marketing research in the healthcare sector, utilizes his professional experience to provide a structured framework for evaluating market-specific health requirements. By integrating data-driven analysis with practical application, the text serves as a manual for identifying and prioritizing community health issues.
What You Will Find
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Professionals in the field recognize this work as a practical, case-study-driven guide for those tasked with formal health assessment responsibilities. While the lack of an index is noted, the book remains a functional resource for practitioners seeking to align healthcare services with identified community needs.
Page Count:
315
Publication Date:
1999-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070071098
ISBN-13:
9780070071094
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