After a need and client demand for a program have been determined through the needs assess-ment process, the next step in the development of the program is to choose a procedural method that will assist the nurse in planning the program to be offered
Which are possible planning methods? (Select all that apply.)
a. Program planning method (PPM)
b. Multiattribute utility technique (MAUT)
c. Sustainability method
d. Effectiveness method
e. Population needs assessment
ANS: A, B
PPM and MAUT are types of planning methods. The sustainability and effectiveness methods are parts of the PPM. Sustainability is an evaluation method to determine if there are resources available to continue the program. Effectiveness is an evaluation method to determine if the pro-gram is able to meet its objectives and to evaluate the results of program efforts. A population needs assessment is one of the first steps in program planning but does not describe the entire process of program planning.
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