One way to define it is as an evaluation during which “information is collected to identify the patient’s needs and formulate a treatment plan” (Segen’s Medical Dictionary, 2011). In this definition, ...

Conducting A More Equitable Community Health Needs Assessment Shannon E. Nicks Donna McCoy Tess DeVos Emily Thatcher Cynthia J. Sieck January 2, 2025 10.1377/forefront.20250101.365506 Add to favorites ...

A needs assessment also prioritizes the requirements so that the most glaring deficiency can be fulfilled first. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction requires permission.

A needs assessment most often focuses on a segment of the target population rather than the entire target population. Data collection requirements and methods depend on assessment objectives. For ...