A nurse uses a key informant interview as part of completing a needs assessment. Which of the following describes the primary advantage of using this tool?
a. Low cost
b. Provides a picture of services needed
c. Identifies the perspectives of a large number of persons
d. Indicates the extent of services offered by existing programs
ANS: B
The main advantage of using a key informant as a needs assessment tool is that it would provide a picture of the services needed. The main advantage of focus groups is the low cost. The ad-vantages of a community forum are the low cost and identification of the perspectives of large number of persons. The advantages of a survey of existing agencies are to know the extent of services offered in existing programs.
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