Researching the People's Health
Published on 31. October 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-415-09972-1 (ISBN)
Description
This study examines the different ways in which needs are assessed and health care is organized and delivered. These matters are considered in the light of rapid change in patterns of health and illness; also the relationships between purchasers, providers and users of health services; and finally, in the politics of health service organization and funding. Exploring alternative ways of studying the people's health, the authors review the relationships between lay and expert knowledge, and question whether this is a meaningful distinction when addressing public health issues. The book is aimed at professionals and academics, and should be of particular interest to people working in public health and health services.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
333 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-09972-1 (9780415099721)
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Content
Part 1 Social Research and the National Health Service Reforms: Social Research and Health Policy in the Aftermath of NHS Reforms, David Hunter; Place of Research in a Consumer-Led System of Health Care, Gilbert Smith et al. Part 2 The Theory and Method of Needs Assessment: The Conceptualization and Measurement of Need - a Social Policy Perspective, Jonathan Bradshaw; Prioritizing the Needs with Communities - Rapid Appraisal Methodologies in Health, Bie Nio Ong and Gerry Humphries. Part 3 Public Involvement in Research on Health: The Power of Lay Knowledge - A Personal View, Meg Stacey; Researching the People's Health - Dilemmas and Opportunities for Social Scientists, Gareth Williams and Jennie Popay; "It's Like Teaching Your Child to Swim in a Pool Full of Alligators" - Lay Voices and Professional Research on Child Accidents, Cathie Rice et al; Discounted Knowledge - Local Experience, Enviromental Pollution and Health, Peter Phillimore and Suzanne Moffat. Part 4 Researching Outcomes in Health and Social Care: Assessing Health and Social Outcomes, Andrew F. Long; Health Needs Assessment, Chronic Illness and the Social Sciences, Ray Fitzpatrick.