The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County
Despite boasting a population where approximately 50% of individuals are aged 65 or older, Collier County has few services specifically targeting this population. This project utilized geographic information systems (GIS) to examine the current needs of the senior population in a defined section of...
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Indiana University School of Social Work
2015-07-01
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| description | Despite boasting a population where approximately 50% of individuals are aged 65 or older, Collier County has few services specifically targeting this population. This project utilized geographic information systems (GIS) to examine the current needs of the senior population in a defined section of Collier County, Florida. Various data points regarding the population age 65 and over were obtained using the U.S. Census Bureau’s American FactFinder tool. This data was incorporated into digital maps that included the census tracts of the selected geographic area, locations of existing programs/services, and the existing transportation network. The results of the spatial analysis were corroborated by data collected via key informant interviews and focus groups. The result of the project was the establishment of the first senior access center in Collier County. The project reinforces the use of GIS technologies for the purposes of needs assessment and siting program locations in the human services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3efccbf474054e969bce3481adfc9d3c2022-12-22T00:41:39ZengIndiana University School of Social WorkAdvances in Social Work1527-85652331-41252015-07-0116114015319778The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier CountyThomas Patrick Felke0Florida Gulf Coast UniversityDespite boasting a population where approximately 50% of individuals are aged 65 or older, Collier County has few services specifically targeting this population. This project utilized geographic information systems (GIS) to examine the current needs of the senior population in a defined section of Collier County, Florida. Various data points regarding the population age 65 and over were obtained using the U.S. Census Bureau’s American FactFinder tool. This data was incorporated into digital maps that included the census tracts of the selected geographic area, locations of existing programs/services, and the existing transportation network. The results of the spatial analysis were corroborated by data collected via key informant interviews and focus groups. The result of the project was the establishment of the first senior access center in Collier County. The project reinforces the use of GIS technologies for the purposes of needs assessment and siting program locations in the human services.https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/18130geographic information systems (GIS), seniors, needs assessment |
| spellingShingle | Thomas Patrick Felke The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County Advances in Social Work geographic information systems (GIS), seniors, needs assessment |
| title | The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County |
| title_full | The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County |
| title_fullStr | The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County |
| title_full_unstemmed | The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County |
| title_short | The use of geographic information systems (GIS) in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in Collier County |
| title_sort | use of geographic information systems gis in conducting a needs assessment of seniors in collier county |
| topic | geographic information systems (GIS), seniors, needs assessment |
| url | https://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/18130 |
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