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Researching Health Needs: A Community-Based Approach

Researching Health Needs: A Community-Based Approach

Payne, Judy

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Medical Reference

ISBN10: 0761960848
ISBN13: 9780761960843
Publisher: Sage Publications UK
Published: Dec 21 1999
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.38 Depth: 9.16
Language: English
[It is] difficult to find a single volume that addresses the specific range of methodological challenges [in] health needs assessment... Judy Payne′s book is a very welcome answer to this problem. [This book] offers a lucid d logical exposition of the research process. It begins with a short introduction to the relevant policy context and a clarification of the terms health′, need′ and community′. The following chapters cover the planning stage of a project... The book then moves on to the empirical stage of research... The volume concludes with a number of short case studies... It uses research terminology judiciously, providing clear explanations and illustrations. A useful selection of references to additional texts is also given. [T]he identification of a range of typical problems associated with the interpretation of official statistics will help would-be investigators to avoid drawing wrong conclusions about the health status of different groups. There is a useful and succinct description of a number of deprivation indices, together with relevant references. The sections on sampling strategies and the analysis of statistical data are particularly good in terms of coverage, clarity and explanation of technical terms. [As an all round use-friendly′ text, the book achieves its aim admirably. It presents a clear guide while at the same time conveying the challenges and possible pitfalls inherent in investigative research work. This book provides an invaluable resource for anyone planning to undertake needs assessment in the fields of health, community or social care. It also offers an excellent basic text on health and social research for undergraduate and postgraduate students′ - Sociology

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