Ear and hearing care: situation analysis tool
Overview
The situation analysis tool facilitates this first step of planning for ear and hearing care. It is intended to help attain the following objectives:
- to assess the available direct and indirect policies, services and human resources related to ear and hearing care;
- to describe the framework and functioning of the health care system in the country, in the context of ear and hearing care;
- to assess the need for ear and hearing care services;
- to identify opportunities for promoting and sustaining integrated ear and hearing care along the continuum of care, at all levels of the health system.
The situation analysis tool is primarily intended for use at national and subnational levels by ear and hearing care planners, ear and hearing care health professionals and policy-makers, as well as by the international and domestic stakeholders working with them. The tool supports the compilation of information that can be used for advocacy, for development of a new strategy or updating of existing strategic plans for ear and hearing care. It facilitates the review of ear and hearing care services, to highlight the gaps and needs for service provision. The results can inform evidence-based decision-making, ensuring efficient use of available resources.
