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:
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Identifies people who need help
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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
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Helps people to self-manage their condition
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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 |
