Population needs assessment
A practical tool that uses a systematic process to collect information to determine and address the needs of people/a population, by identifying and addressing gaps between current conditions and desired conditions, with the aim of improving population health status.
Relationships
| From class | Relationship | To class |
|---|---|---|
| Population needs assessment | informs | Health system adaptive learning roadmap |
| Identified population | subject of | Population needs assessment |
| Population needs assessment | informs | Health system initiative |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Population needs assessment. Accessed November 02, 2026.
