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Priority setting with Health Inequality Impact Assessment.

C Lester1, S Griffiths, K Smith

  • 1Bro Taf Health Authority, Temple of Peace and Health, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3NW, UK. carolyn.lester@bro-taf-ha.wales.nhs.uk

Public Health
|July 21, 2001
PubMed
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Health authorities can reduce health inequalities by using Health Inequality Impact Assessment (HIIA) rapid appraisal. This method prioritizes resource allocation for disadvantaged populations, promoting equitable health outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Health Equity

Background:

  • Reducing health inequalities is crucial within budget constraints.
  • Health Authorities need effective prioritization strategies for resource allocation.
  • Existing planning methods may not adequately address the needs of disadvantaged populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Health Inequality Impact Assessment (HIIA) rapid appraisal process.
  • To demonstrate how HIIA can guide planning for positive effects on disadvantaged people.
  • To present a case study of HIIA implementation and its outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • HIIA rapid appraisal involves assessing deprivation effects, examining evidence, identifying actions, and rating their impact on health inequalities.

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  • The process is best conducted by multidisciplinary teams including health, local government, voluntary sector, and community representatives.
  • A specific HIIA rapid appraisal was conducted for a Trust serving a highly disadvantaged area.

    • Main Results:

    • The HIIA rapid appraisal process was successfully implemented.
    • A Trust serving a highly disadvantaged locality agreed to pilot a new working method.
    • The Trust committed to collaborating on research aimed at breaking the cycle of deprivation.

    Conclusions:

    • HIIA rapid appraisal is a viable tool for health authorities to prioritize resources and address health inequalities.
    • Multidisciplinary collaboration is key to effective HIIA implementation.
    • The described HIIA process can lead to tangible changes in service delivery and research for disadvantaged communities.