Holistic Needs Assessment

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, a Holistic Needs Assessment is the process of gathering and discussing information with the PATIENT and/or Carer/supporter in order to develop an understanding of what the person living with and beyond cancer knows, understands and needs.

Description

A Holistic Needs Assessment  (HNA) is a CARE CONTACT

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, a Holistic Needs Assessment  is the process of gathering and discussing information with the PATIENT and/or Carer/supporter in order to develop an understanding of what the person living with and beyond cancer knows, understands and needs.

The Holistic Needs Assessment:

  • Identifies people who need help

  • Provides an opportunity for the person to think through their needs and, together with their healthcare professional, to make a plan about how to best meet these

  • Helps people to self-manage their condition

  • Helps teams to target support and care efforts and work more efficiently by making appropriate and informed decisions.

Also Known As

This NHS business definition is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Plural Holistic Needs Assessments
Short name HNA

Where Used

Type Link How used
Data Element HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED DATE references in description Holistic Needs Assessment
Attribute HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT POINT OF PATHWAY FOR CANCER references in description Holistic Needs Assessment
NHS Business Definition Holistic Needs Assessment references in description Holistic Needs Assessment
Data Element OFFER STATUS (HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT) references in description Holistic Needs Assessment
Data Element STAFF ROLE CARRYING OUT HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT references in description Holistic Needs Assessment
Attribute STAFF ROLE CARRYING OUT HOLISTIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT OR PERSONALISED CARE AND SUPPORT PLANNING references in description Holistic Needs Assessment