FRHD 3070 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Needs Assessment, Dietitian

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 3070
• Professor: John Dwyer

Document Summary

A systematic approach to identifying social problems, determining their extent and accurately defining the target population to be served and the nature of their service needs. Compilation of services available to one or more target groups, usually in a specific geographical area. Assume you"re developing a resource inventory of healthy eating programs that adults in the community can access. About the program (look at evaluation studies) Awareness (do you know info about the resource) Accessibility (something can be available but not accessible) Social indicators: periodic measurements designed to track the course of a social condition over time. Prevalence: # of existing cases with a particular condition in a specified area during a specified time period. Social area analysis: different needs across cities, showing statistical information on maps to locate concentrations of high-risk groups. Community health status reports: most people rate their mental health as very good , still, many people rate their days (especially when at work) as quite stressful)