HESPER web - development and reliability evaluation of a web-based version of the humanitarian emergency settings perceived needs scale

This study evaluated the web version of the Humanitarian Emergency Settings Perceived Needs Scale (HESPER). HESPER assesses a wide range of physical, psychological and social perceived needs across 26 questions.

The study found that HESPER Web is a reliable and usable instrument to assess perceived needs. It can reduce a number of practical challenges for needs assessment in disasters or humanitarian emergencies.