作者:Rifkin, SB
摘要:Rapid appraisals have proliferated in the field of health in the past decade because of their perceived promise of obtaining information for planning and managing programmes cheaply and quickly. This article examines one type of appraisal, Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) in order to assess the contribution of this approach. The background to its development is described, highlighting the relevance to primary health care (PHC). Its two essential characteristics - qualitative inquiry and community p...