Implementation Research: Needs Assessment

This lecture covers the importance of needs assessment in implementation research, focusing on methods such as reviewing documents, talking with people, and observing service delivery. It discusses the types of documents used, examples of major documents, and the generation of program reports. The lecture also explores how needs arise from program progress reports, population-based surveys, health management information system data, and worksite health data. It emphasizes the value of gathering information from various sources, including schools, community observations, and the media, to design better interventions.