Table 2.
Different approaches to healthcare needs assessment10
| Criterion | Basis | Is resource scarcity clear? | Definitive or exploratory | Expert or participatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population healthcare needs | Population | Yes | Definitive | Expert |
| Individual healthcare needs | Individual | Sometimes | Definitive | Expert |
| Social services assessments | Individual | Sometimes | Both | Both |
| Participatory planning | Population | Sometimes | Definitive | Participatory |
| Oregon-style planning | Population | Yes | Definitive | Both |
| Population surveys | Population | No | Exploratory | Expert |
| Client group surveys | Population | No | Exploratory | Both |
| Specialty recommendations | Population | No | Definitive | Expert |
| Effectiveness reviews | Population | Yes | Definitive | Expert |