African Health Economics (Business focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2003 No. 1 (2003)

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Methodological Evaluation of Rural Clinics Systems in Senegal Using Panel Data for Clinical Outcomes Measurement

Iba Ndour, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Diallo Sow, Institut Pasteur de Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18778592
Published: December 26, 2003

Abstract

Rural clinics in Senegal face challenges in delivering consistent quality healthcare services. A mixed-method approach combining quantitative econometric analysis with qualitative assessments of clinic operations, focusing on a longitudinal dataset spanning five years. Panel-data regression models revealed significant improvements in patient recovery rates (p<0.05) after implementing standardised protocols at clinics. Standardised clinical guidelines and regular training programmes have led to enhanced patient care outcomes in rural Senegalese health centers. Continue monitoring clinic performance, expand data collection on patient satisfaction, and promote sustainable funding mechanisms for healthcare facilities. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

Iba Ndour, Diallo Sow (2003). Methodological Evaluation of Rural Clinics Systems in Senegal Using Panel Data for Clinical Outcomes Measurement. African Health Economics (Business focus), Vol. 2003 No. 1 (2003). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18778592

Keywords

African geographypanel dataeconometricsqualitative assessmenthealthcare deliveryrural health systemsmethodological evaluation

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