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Health care needs in a nontraditional university setting
M A Pascucci1, B Kupperschmidt, P Burns
1University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, Tulsa, USA.
Nursingconnections
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Planning for a new nurse-managed primary health care clinic in a university setting involved a community needs assessment. Findings guide service recommendations for the university population.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Community Health
- Healthcare Planning
Background:
- A nurse-managed clinic was planned for a nontraditional university setting.
- Primary health care services were identified as a need within the university community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the early planning stages of a nurse-managed primary health care clinic.
- To report findings from a community needs assessment.
- To discuss recommendations for health services and resources.
Main Methods:
- A community needs assessment was conducted.
- Quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The unique university setting presented specific considerations for service planning.
- Needs assessment data informed the development of health services and resource recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Early planning and community assessment are crucial for establishing nurse-managed clinics in unique settings.
- Tailored health services and resources are recommended for the university community.