Each of the above relationships could be expected and indicate that patients with higher levels of need are in receipt of most resources.
This measurement approach allows identification of individuals and/or groups with higher levels of need.
Why did the program "take root" in some regions, and die out in other regions with equal or higher levels of need for psychosocial support?
The results obtained suggest that prioritization systems reduce geographical variations in waiting time in patients with higher levels of need, that is, in those with high priority scores.
When rural citizens do receive mental health treatment, the quality of clinical care has been questioned despite data indicating higher levels of need [ 40, 41].
The quality of information included in the discharge summary is critical as it is used by the CFH service to inform the level of support required and the prioritisation of women with higher levels of need [ 38].
Teachers of vocational subjects in Italy were found to have by cross country comparisons, not only higher level of needs, but also a lower participation in professional development.
The participants from rural areas reported higher numbers of traumatic events and higher level of needs.
Lower mental functioning among men was associated with rural residency and higher level of needs.
Higher level of needs and higher number of trauma exposures were significantly associated with lower level of physical functioning.
