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HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Commercial Fishing
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
- Environmental Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- catch estimate
1, record 1, English, catch%20estimate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- catch estimation 2, record 1, English, catch%20estimation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... catch estimates are critically important for science and management needs. Stock assessment scientists use recreational catch estimates to inform their understanding of stock size and sustainable harvest levels. Fisheries managers use this information to set regulations that help ensure access to fishing and promote the long-term health of... fish populations. 3, record 1, English, - catch%20estimate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catch estimate: designation usually used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - catch%20estimate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- estimate of catch
- estimation of catch
- catch estimates
- estimates of catch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Pêche commerciale
- Chasse et pêche sportive
- Gestion environnementale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- estimation des prises
1, record 1, French, estimation%20des%20prises
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- estimation des captures 2, record 1, French, estimation%20des%20captures
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clinical trial program
1, record 2, English, clinical%20trial%20program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clinical trials program 2, record 2, English, clinical%20trials%20program
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A clinical trial program must, therefore, not only assess the efficacy and safety of product X against product Y, but also be designed in such a way that payer needs are met through good HTA [health technology assessment] and the avoidance of medical uncertainties. 3, record 2, English, - clinical%20trial%20program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- clinical trial programme
- clinical trials programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- programme d'essais cliniques
1, record 2, French, programme%20d%27essais%20cliniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa de ensayos clínicos
1, record 2, Spanish, programa%20de%20ensayos%20cl%C3%ADnicos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A pesar de las dificultades derivadas de la pandemia, Novartis no detuvo su investigación el año pasado y logró mantener el programa de ensayos clínicos que tenía planificado. 1, record 2, Spanish, - programa%20de%20ensayos%20cl%C3%ADnicos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Acupuncture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Acupuncture%20and%20Traditional%20Chinese%20Medicine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAATCM 2, record 3, English, CAATCM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] Canadian Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (CAATCM) was incorporated in 1994 as a non-profit, multi-discipline professional association to promote and improve the practice of traditional chinese médicine [(TCM)] and acupuncture in the prevention and treatment of diseases, and restoration and maintenance of health. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Acupuncture%20and%20Traditional%20Chinese%20Medicine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[CAACTM] regards the health and well-being of [its] clients as [its] primary responsibility, and strives to meet their needs and help them attain their optimal level of health.... [The Association] advocates that acupuncture is an integral part of TCM, and not a separate entity.... [CAATCM] insists that acupuncture practitioners must be knowledgeable in the fundamentals of TCM and be proficient in the assessment techniques in order to arrive at the proper diagnosis and offer the appropriate treatment. 4, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Acupuncture%20and%20Traditional%20Chinese%20Medicine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Acupuncture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Association of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Acupuncture%20and%20Traditional%20Chinese%20Medicine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAATCM 2, record 3, French, CAATCM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- health needs assessment
1, record 4, English, health%20needs%20assessment
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assessment of a community's health needs and the use of this information to set priorities and plan health care delivery and services. 1, record 4, English, - health%20needs%20assessment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
health needs assessment : term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment(HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 4, English, - health%20needs%20assessment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des besoins en matière de santé
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation des besoins d’une collectivité en matière de santé et utilisation de cette information pour fixer les priorités et planifier la prestation des soins et services. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation des besoins en matière de santé : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20sant%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-07-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Community Health Needs Assessment : A Guide for First Nations and Inuit Health Authorities
1, record 5, English, Community%20Health%20Needs%20Assessment%20%3A%20A%20Guide%20for%20First%20Nations%20and%20Inuit%20Health%20Authorities
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Ottawa, 2000, 26 pages. 1, record 5, English, - Community%20Health%20Needs%20Assessment%20%3A%20A%20Guide%20for%20First%20Nations%20and%20Inuit%20Health%20Authorities
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Community Health Needs Assessment
- A Guide for First Nations and Inuit Health Authorities
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation des besoins en santé communautaire : Un guide à l'intention des Conseils de santé des Premières nations et des Inuits
1, record 5, French, %C3%89valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20%3A%20Un%20guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20Conseils%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20nations%20et%20des%20Inuits
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Direction générale de la santé des Premières nations et des Inuits, Ottawa, 2000, 30 pages. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%89valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20%3A%20Un%20guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20Conseils%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20nations%20et%20des%20Inuits
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2012, Affaires autochtones et Développement du Nord Canada et le Bureau de la traduction ont recommandé les deux majuscules initiales au terme «Première Nation». Dans les appellations officielles, ce terme peut être orthographié différemment. Il faut alors respecter la graphie utilisée même si elle n'est pas conforme à cette recommandation. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%89valuation%20des%20besoins%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20communautaire%20%3A%20Un%20guide%20%C3%A0%20l%27intention%20des%20Conseils%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20des%20Premi%C3%A8res%20nations%20et%20des%20Inuits
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Évaluation des besoins en santé communautaire
- Un guide à l'intention des Conseils de santé des Premières nations et des Inuits
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Paramedical Staff
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- system navigator
1, record 6, English, system%20navigator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The System Navigator provides intake services for new clients and provides a comprehensive assessment of their strengths, capacities and needs across the social and physical determinants of health. They provide clients with assistance in navigating the broader health care system in coordination with the Health Centre's multi-disciplinary approach. The incumbent will work in collaboration with other Health Centre staff, representatives of the neighbourhood and relevant community agencies within the framework of the Health Centre's mission and vision of an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. 1, record 6, English, - system%20navigator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel para-médical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- intervenant-pivot
1, record 6, French, intervenant%2Dpivot
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- intervenante-pivot 2, record 6, French, intervenante%2Dpivot
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans divers organismes de santé, membre du personnel qui aide les clients à se retrouver au sein du système de santé. 1, record 6, French, - intervenant%2Dpivot
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intervenant-pivot; intervenante-pivot : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 6, French, - intervenant%2Dpivot
Record 6, Key term(s)
- intervenant pivot
- intervenante pivot
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Addiction Services of Thames Valley
1, record 7, English, Addiction%20Services%20of%20Thames%20Valley
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ADSTV 1, record 7, English, ADSTV
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Addiction Services of Thames Valley is a community based service, funded by the Provincial Ministry of Health, MOHLTC. Our agency operates in co-operation with local addiction agencies, the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, the Thames Valley District Health Council, and many other community services. We provide early intervention to persons who are concerned about substance use and/or problem gambling; assess individuals in Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex Counties who have an alcohol and/or drug related problem or problem gambling; develop treatment plans for clients and assist with referrals to provide community treatment & aftercare; provide consultation to employers, families, professionals and others concerned about alcohol use, drug use or problem gambling; participate in the development of the addiction system; our assessment forms the basis for a comprehensive treatment plan, referrals to appropriate treatment services and aftercare subsequent to treatment; provide the Back on Track program for convicted impaired drivers in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties; assist pregnant and Parenting women who are substance-involved in a new program called "Heartspace". This program focuses on both the needs of the woman and the child in an all female environment. Heartspace is fully funded and is open to receive referrals. 1, record 7, English, - Addiction%20Services%20of%20Thames%20Valley
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Services de toxicomanie de Thames Valley
1, record 7, French, Services%20de%20toxicomanie%20de%20Thames%20Valley
correct, masculine noun, plural, Ontario
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-08-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Miscou Health Centre
1, record 8, English, Miscou%20Health%20Centre
correct, New Brunswick
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of the Centre is to provide appropriate assessments, treatments or advice to residents of Miscou in order to improve or maintain their state of health. The objectives are to provide consultation services in order to improve health; to ensure the delivery of nursing care services to patients; to promote healthy lifestyle habits; to promote participation among community members in the identification and assessment of their community health care needs; to act as the point of contact between the patient, the family and the hospital; to act as a liaison between the various community organizations, if applicable and to serve as an educational resource and to attend conferences on various health-related topics. 1, record 8, English, - Miscou%20Health%20Centre
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Miscou Health Center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Centre de santé de Miscou
1, record 8, French, Centre%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20de%20Miscou
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but de ce Centre est d'offrir à la population de l'île de Miscou une évaluation adéquate des traitements et des conseils appropriés afin d'améliorer et de conserver son état de santé. Les objectifs sont d'offrir des services de consultation afin d'améliorer la santé, d'assurer la prestation de soins infirmiers aux personnes malades, de promouvoir la pratique de bonnes habitudes de vie, de promouvoir la participation de la population à la détermination et à l'évaluation des besoins communautaires en matière de santé, d'agir comme point de contact entre la personne, la famille et l'hôpital, d'agir comme agent de liaison entre les divers organismes communautaires, s'il y a lieu, et d'agir comme ressource en matière d'enseignement et participer à des conférences sur divers sujets liés à la santé. 1, record 8, French, - Centre%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20de%20Miscou
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-07-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Programme for Appropriate Technology in Health
1, record 9, English, Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health 2, record 9, English, Program%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
former designation, correct, Canada
- PATH Canada 3, record 9, English, PATH%20Canada
correct
- PATH Canada 3, record 9, English, PATH%20Canada
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PATH Canada is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose goal is to improve health, especially the health of women and children, in developing regions of the world. Our mission is to increase the effectiveness, availability and appropriateness of practices and technologies used in primary health care. PATH Canada's definition of "technology" includes : the systems and practices through which health care is delivered the equipment and devices used in primary health care the information and skills that must accompany each technology PATH Canada bridges the gap between user and provider of primary health care services. Through field assessment and operations research, we identify user needs, and assist in identifying priority actions. We work with local partners to design and implement projects to adapt practices and technologies to specific social, cultural and resource settings. 1, record 9, English, - Programme%20for%20Appropriate%20Technology%20in%20Health
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Hygiène et santé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Programme de technologie appropriée en santé
1, record 9, French, Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Programme de Technologie Appropriée en Santé 2, record 9, French, Programme%20de%20Technologie%20Appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20Sant%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 9, French, PATH%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
- PATH Canada 3, record 9, French, PATH%20Canada
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme situé à Ottawa. 4, record 9, French, - Programme%20de%20technologie%20appropri%C3%A9e%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-02-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Penal Administration
- Mental Disorders
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Giving Us a Chance. Needs Assessment : Mental Health Resources for Federally Sentenced Women in the Regional Facilities 1, record 10, English, Giving%20Us%20a%20Chance%2E%20Needs%20Assessment%20%3A%20Mental%20Health%20Resources%20for%20Federally%20Sentenced%20Women%20in%20the%20Regional%20Facilities
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Revised edition. Published in March 1996. 1, record 10, English, - Giving%20Us%20a%20Chance%2E%20Needs%20Assessment%20%3A%20Mental%20Health%20Resources%20for%20Federally%20Sentenced%20Women%20in%20the%20Regional%20Facilities
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Giving Us a Chance
- Needs Assessment : Mental Health Resources for Federally Sentenced Women in the Regional Facilities
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Troubles mentaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Donnez-nous une chance. L'évaluation des besoins : Les ressources en santé mentale pour les femmes sous responsabilité fédérale dans les établissements régionaux
1, record 10, French, Donnez%2Dnous%20une%20chance%2E%20L%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20%3A%20Les%20ressources%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20pour%20les%20femmes%20sous%20responsabilit%C3%A9%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20dans%20les%20%C3%A9tablissements%20r%C3%A9gionaux
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Édition revue. Publié en mars 1996. 1, record 10, French, - Donnez%2Dnous%20une%20chance%2E%20L%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20%3A%20Les%20ressources%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20pour%20les%20femmes%20sous%20responsabilit%C3%A9%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20dans%20les%20%C3%A9tablissements%20r%C3%A9gionaux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Liste des publications du SCC [Service correctionnel du Canada] de septembre 1997. 1, record 10, French, - Donnez%2Dnous%20une%20chance%2E%20L%27%C3%A9valuation%20des%20besoins%20%3A%20Les%20ressources%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20mentale%20pour%20les%20femmes%20sous%20responsabilit%C3%A9%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale%20dans%20les%20%C3%A9tablissements%20r%C3%A9gionaux
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Donnez-nous une chance
- L'évaluation des besoins : Les ressources en santé mentale pour les femmes sous responsabilité fédérale dans les établissements régionaux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-05-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Guide to health needs assessment : a critique of available sources of health and health care information
1, record 11, English, Guide%20to%20health%20needs%20assessment%20%3A%20a%20critique%20of%20available%20sources%20of%20health%20and%20health%20care%20information
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa. Authors: Chambers, Larry Williams, 1st ed. 1980. Canadian Public Health Association. 1, record 11, English, - Guide%20to%20health%20needs%20assessment%20%3A%20a%20critique%20of%20available%20sources%20of%20health%20and%20health%20care%20information
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Guide to health needs assessment: a critique of available sources of health and health care information
1, record 11, French, Guide%20to%20health%20needs%20assessment%3A%20a%20critique%20of%20available%20sources%20of%20health%20and%20health%20care%20information
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 1, record 11, French, - Guide%20to%20health%20needs%20assessment%3A%20a%20critique%20of%20available%20sources%20of%20health%20and%20health%20care%20information
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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