ASSESSMENT BRIEF 1
Subject Code and Title
PUBH6007 Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Assessment
Report: Needs Assessment
Individual/Group
Individual
Length
(1,000 words +/–10%)
Learning Outcomes
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by the successful completion of the task below include:
a) Interpret the importance of performing a needs analysis in public health program development. Apply different methodologies of needs assessment to establish and prioritise community needs;
c) Develop an evidence-based Program and evaluation plan for the implementation and evaluation of a public health Program
d) Critically examine and apply the principles and strategies of community and stakeholder engagement.
Submission
Due by 11.59 pm AEST/AEDT* Module 4
Weighting
25%
Total Marks
100 marks
*Please note: This time is AEST or AEDT (Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra). Please convert to your own time zone (e.g., Adelaide = 11.25 pm).
Assessment Task
Needs assessments are crucial inprogram design, implementation and evaluation in public health, as they form the foundation for the evidence-based approach required to design and evaluaterelevant, credible and contextually appropriate programs.
In this assessment, each individual in the group will need to perform a needs assessment associated with your group’s chosen health challenge/target population. To generate a comprehensive understanding of the community need, the group discussion should inform the different areas that each student will focus on under a particular public health theme. Each individual will submit a 1,000 word (+/–10%) needs assessment report.
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Assessment Flow Chart
Please ensure that you read the Portfolio Assessment Brief before completing this assessment.
1. Needs Assessment (Individual)
Context
Task Instructions
2. Part A: Objectives, Strategies and Logic Model (Group)
2. Part B: Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Plan (Group)
3. Reflection: Program Planning Process and Collaboration
(Individual)
Ifhealth services are to respond to the changing health needs of their local populations,
planners and managers need useful and timely information about the health status of target
populations.
Your needs assessment report should include the following information:
1. Background
This should include:
•A clear title of your allocated problem/topic.
A brief literature review of the current literature that outlines the types of needs (e.g., normative, expressed, comparative or felt) in your chosen population.
A brief discussion about the need analysis and methodological approaches (e.g., quantitative and qualitative research and systematic reviews) you have chosen to use.
2. Prioritisation of Needs
•In this section, you will prioritise the needs based on the current evidence reviewed and develop and present a problem and solution tree.
Justification
In this section, you need to justify your choice of priorities and outline how your needs assessment will benefit the population.
SWOT Analysis
In this section, you will need to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of your needs assessment:
a.Strengths:
b.Weaknesses:
consider?
c.Opportunities:
What unique needs did you identify that others have not?
What are some things that your needs assessment failed to
What are some areas in which you could thrive that are not
currently taken advantage of?
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d.Threats:
What are some external factors (e.g., competitors, consumer demand or
economic conditions) that could make it more difficult for you to do a needs
assessment?
Format Parameters
All assessments should include a cover page that states your name, student number, assessment number and name and the word count
Assessment should be formatted in 12-point Arial font with 1.5 line spacing.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing in theAcademic Skills webpage.
Submission Instructions
Submit your Assessment via theAssessment 1link in the main navigation menu in thePUBH6007: Program Design, Implementation and EvaluationBlackboard portal.
Your learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to theAcademic Writing Guide. Students also need Students also need to have read and be aware of the Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These areviewable online.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment Attributes | Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard) 0–49% | Pass (Functional) 50–64% | Credit (Proficient) 65–74% | Distinction (Advanced) 75–84% | High Distinction (Exceptional) 85–100% |
Knowledge and | understanding. |
Understanding of the public health issue, the needs in the target population and the methodologies of the needs assessment. Percentage for this criterion = 25% | Background of the topic not clearly discussed. An understanding of the different types of needs in the target population is not demonstrated, and no supporting evidence is provided. An understanding of the methodological approaches to the needs assessment is not demonstrated. | A limited discussion on the background of the topic. An understanding of the different types of needs in the target population is lacking and supporting evidence is limited. An understanding of the methodological approaches to the needs assessment is lacking. | Background of the topic well discussed. An understanding of the different types of needs in the target population is demonstrated, and supporting evidence is provided. An understanding of the methodological approaches to the needs assessment is presented. | Background of the topic well discussed; impressive presentation of the key issues associated with the public health problem. A well-rounded understanding of the different types of needs in the target population is demonstrated and supporting quality evidence is provided. A good understanding of the methodological approaches to the needs assessment is presented. | Background of the topic discussed clearly and ; exceptional presentation of the key issues associated with the public health problem. An in-depth understanding of the different types of needs in the target population is demonstrated and supporting high-quality evidence is provided. A sophisticated understanding of the methodological approaches to the needs assessment is presented. succinctly |
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Prioritise the need and inclusion of problem and solution tree diagram(s). Percentage for this criterion = 25% | The needs prioritisation demonstrates a lack of understanding of the complexities of the needs in the target population; a clear justification is not provided. Problem and solution tree diagram is not present or not completed correctly. | The needs prioritisation demonstrates a limited understanding of the complexities of the needs in the target population; a justification is provided, but more evidence is required to support the assertions. Inconsistencies present in problem and solution tree diagram. | The needs prioritisation demonstrates a good understanding of the complexities of the needs in the target population and includes an evidence-based justification. Problem and solution tree diagrams are completed correctly but lack clarity. | The needs prioritisation demonstrates a clear understanding of the complexities of the needs in the target population and includes a clear and evidence-based justification. Problem and solution tree diagrams are completed correctly and are presented clearly. | The needs prioritisation demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the complexities of the needs in the target population and includes a sophisticated and evidence-based justification. Problem and solution tree diagrams are completed correctly and are presented professionally. |
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Presentation, academic skills and referencing. Percentage for this criterion = 10% | Very poorly written with errors in spelling and grammar. Diagrams are incomplete or missing. Information is not supported by credible and relevant research sources. Referencing is not present or is not consistent with the APA style. | Poorly written with errors in spelling and grammar. Diagrams are incorrect or incomplete. Demonstrates an inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas. There are mistakes in the application of the APA style. | Well‐written, adheres to the academic genre and diagrams are included. Demonstrates a consistent use of high- quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas. There are minor mistakes in the application of the APA style. | Very well written and adheres to the academic genre. Diagrams are well presented. Consistently demonstrates an expert use of good-quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop appropriate arguments and statements. Shows evidence of reading beyond the key reading. There are no mistakes in the application of the APA style. | Expertly written and adheres to the academic genre. Diagrams are complete, include all the components and show a high-level of sophistication. Demonstrates an expert use of high-quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of extensive reading beyond the key reading. Exceptional use of the APA Style. |
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The following Subject Learning Outcomes are addressed in this assessment |
SLO a) | Interpret the importance of performing needs analysis in public health program development. Apply different methodologies of needs assessment to establish and prioritise community needs. |
SLO c) | Develop an evidence-based Program and evaluation plan for the implementation and evaluation of a public health Program. |
SLO d) | Critically examine and apply the principles and strategies of community and stakeholder engagement. |
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