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Needs assessment: developing an economic approach.

C Donaldson1, S Farrar

  • 1Department of Public Health, University of Aberdeen, UK.

Health Policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|August 6, 1993
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This study introduces an economic approach for UK health authorities to prioritize healthcare contracting. The method, applied to dementia care for the elderly, proves both practical and beneficial for needs assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Health economics
  • Public health policy
  • Healthcare management

Background:

  • UK health authorities must assess population health needs and contract services accordingly.
  • The National Health Service (NHS) Act of 1990 mandates needs assessment and purchasing decisions.
  • Effective priority setting is crucial for efficient healthcare resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an economic methodology for informing healthcare purchasing decisions.
  • To demonstrate a practical approach to needs assessment for service contracting.
  • To apply the economic technique to the specific case of elderly dementia care.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an economic framework for healthcare needs assessment.
  • Application of the framework to prioritize services for elderly individuals with dementia.

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  • Analysis of the practicability and desirability of the economic approach.

    • Main Results:

    • The economic approach provides a structured method for priority setting in healthcare contracting.
    • The technique is shown to be both desirable and practicable for health authorities.
    • Illustrative application to dementia care highlights its utility in specific service areas.

    Conclusions:

    • An economic approach to needs assessment is a valuable tool for UK health authorities.
    • This methodology supports informed decision-making in healthcare purchasing and contracting.
    • The approach offers a practical solution for optimizing resource allocation in public health services.