Full Description
This book demystifies the process of planning a community intervention. This book takes needs assessment down to a very basic level and speaks in very basic terminology that students understand.
New to this edition:
Updated case examples reflect current issues
New section dealing with HIPPA regulations
New section covering the importance of evidence based practice
Increased sensitivity to multicultural issues
Key Features
Brief, simple how-to guide
Written with the practitioner and student in mind
Best-seller in previous edition
Demystifies a process that can be intimidating to students
Contents
Preface
Introduction
1. Conceptual, Theoretical and Practical Considerations When Undertaking Needs Assessments
2. Sociopolitical and Economic Considerations
3. Social, Gender and Cultural Considerations
4. Quantitative Assessment Methods
5. Quantitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis
6. Qualitative Methods
7. Qualitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analysis
8. Recruiting and Collecting Data from Participants
9. Reporting and Presenting Study Findings
Appendix