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A practical approach to needs assessment for chemical dependency programs.

J M Maddock¹, D Daley, H B Moss

¹Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15218.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

|January 1, 1988

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Effective planning for chemical dependency treatment programs requires a robust Needs Assessment. This study reviews five approaches and offers practical guidelines, advocating for a uniform Needs Assessment strategy.

Area of Science:

Addiction treatment
Health services planning
Program evaluation

Background:

Needs Assessment is crucial for effective chemical dependency treatment program planning.
Existing Needs Assessment approaches vary significantly.
Lack of uniformity hinders efficient resource allocation and program development.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically review five basic Needs Assessment approaches.
To examine the application of Needs Assessment in forecasting models for treatment planning.
To provide practical guidelines for clinical planners regarding Needs Assessment.

Main Methods:

Critical review of five established Needs Assessment methodologies.
Analysis of Needs Assessment application within specific forecasting models.

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Discussion of practical guidelines for clinical planners.

Main Results:

Identification and critical review of five core Needs Assessment approaches.
Exploration of how these approaches integrate with forecasting models.
Development of practical recommendations for assessment type, timing, and frequency.

Conclusions:

A critical review of Needs Assessment approaches highlights their varied application in treatment planning.
Practical guidelines and recommendations are provided for clinical planners.
A call for a uniform Needs Assessment approach is made to address current methodological inconsistencies.