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Index de Enfermería
On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296
Abstract
MORENO CAMARA, Sara; PALOMINO MORAL, Pedro Ángel; FRIAS OSUNA, Antonio and PINO CASADO, Rafael del. About need concept. Index Enferm [online]. 2015, vol.24, n.4, pp.236-239. ISSN 1699-5988. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1132-12962015000300010.
The concept of need is commonly used in social policy, despite its apparent simplicity, it has developed very much and precise dimensioning remarkable conceptual and terminological precision in use. This article reviews the concept and describes the main approaches in use within health policy: rationalist approach versus humanistic approach. Finally we analyze some elements of the debate between need and demand for public services to health care and social services and proposes recommendations for the appropriate use of the concept.
Keywords : Need; Need assessment; Health planning; Health policy.