Stefl M E
Community Ment Health J. 1984 Summer;20(2):146-54. doi: 10.1007/BF00792524.
Community surveys for needs assessment purposes have gained considerable popularity in recent years, yet the prevalence estimates of psychiatric impairment or mental health need vary widely across studies. It is hypothesized that part of this variability may reflect methodological concerns, in particular the directory listing status of respondents when telephone survey methods are employed. Using data from two independent community surveys, the mental health needs of listed versus unlisted subscribers were compared on a series of mental health scales. The implications of the differences observed are discussed both for further telephone needs assessment projects, as well as for service providers.
近年来，用于需求评估目的的社区调查越来越受欢迎，但不同研究中对精神障碍或心理健康需求的患病率估计差异很大。据推测，这种变异性的部分原因可能反映了方法学问题，特别是在采用电话调查方法时受访者的名录登记状态。利用两项独立社区调查的数据，在一系列心理健康量表上比较了已登记和未登记用户的心理健康需求。讨论了观察到的差异对进一步的电话需求评估项目以及服务提供者的影响。
