Term: Small Area Analysis (SAA)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A technique that uses large administrative databases to obtain population-based measures of utilization and resource allocation.

Related concepts 

• Small Area Analysis (SAA)
• Small Areas in Manitoba

Related terms 

• Population-Based
• Spatial Analysis

References 

• De Coster C, Kozyrskyj A. Long-stay Patients in Winnipeg Acute Care Hospitals. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2000. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Frohlich N, Fransoo R, Roos N. Health service use in the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority: variations across areas in relation to health and socioeconomic status. Healthc Manage Forum 2002;Suppl(4 Suppl):9-14. [Abstract] (View)
• Frohlich N, Fransoo R, Roos NP. Indicators of Health Status and Health Service Use for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)