What is a needs assessment? A needs assessment is the process of gathering and examining information to get a clearer and more accurate picture of an issue, challenge, or environment. In this case, the needs assessment will help you better understand the diverse community in which you want to conduct SNAP outreach. This information is gathered through a series of carefully crafted questions tha...

The article was, perforce, a brief one in which the main aim was to correct some common misunderstandings about preparation of LFA matrices. I tried to emphasize that the creation of a LogFrame should be ‘preceded by a small group of secondary stakeholders who should base their discussions on a thorough needs assessment (or problem tree)’ and I also emphasized the need for wider stakeholder ana...

Many newly licensed nurses begin their careers with limited knowledge and experience in end-of-life care. Findings from a literature review and a learning needs assessment of newly licensed nurses at a comprehensive cancer center guided the development of an 8-hour educational program on end-of-life care. An experiential learning approach was used to foster confidence and develop knowledge and ...