Need
Need
Need (pronounced: /ni:d/) is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a requirement, necessity, or demand for something essential for health or well-being.
Etymology
The term "need" originates from the Old English word "nēodian" which means "be necessary, needed, or required."
In Medicine
In the field of medicine, a need refers to a patient's requirement for a particular type of treatment, medication, or care. This can range from a need for pain management in cases of chronic pain, to a need for surgical intervention in cases of severe injury or disease.
In Psychology
In psychology, the term need is often used in the context of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory that describes the pattern that human motivations generally move through. The five levels of needs according to Maslow are physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.
In Public Health
In public health, needs assessment is a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or "gaps" between current conditions and desired conditions, often used for improvement in individuals, communities, or populations.
Related Terms
- Need assessment: A systematic process for determining and addressing needs.
- Need theory: A nursing theory proposed by Virginia Henderson, a nurse and theorist who is often called the "first lady of nursing."
- Unmet need: A term used in healthcare to refer to the gap between the services that are available and the services that a patient requires.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Need
- Wikipedia's article - Need
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