ArticleBMJ (Clinical research ed.)1994
Listening to local voices: adapting rapid appraisal to assess health and social needs in general practice.
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Abstract
objectivesTo explore the use of rapid appraisal in defining the health and social needs of a community and to formulate joint action plans between the residents and service providers.
designCollection of data by an extended primary care team from three sources: existing documents about the neighbourhood, interviews with a range of informants, and direct observations to build a profile of the community.
settingCouncil estate of 670 homes in Edinburgh.
main outcome measuresPerceived problems of the community and suggestions for change.
resultsThe interviews and focus groups identified six priorities for change, many of which were not health related. These changes have been or are being implemented.
conclusionsAn expanded primary care team can use rapid appraisal as a first step in identifying and meeting local health needs. It facilitates a multidisciplinary approach and complements quantitative methods of assessing need.
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