Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Rwanda Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Assess System Reliability

Gatera Gashiranda, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Hutu Mutinda, University of Rwanda Kabuga Karamite, University of Rwanda
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18896551
Published: February 18, 2009

Abstract

Community health centres (CHCs) play a crucial role in Rwanda's healthcare system, aiming to provide accessible and equitable services. However, their reliability and effectiveness require methodological evaluation. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative data from CHCs' electronic health records (EHR) and qualitative interviews with stakeholders. A difference-in-differences (DiD) model was employed to assess system reliability over time. CHC patient flow improved by 15% after implementing new appointment scheduling software, while resource allocation efficiency showed a 20% increase in outpatient visits per staff member. The quasi-experimental design successfully highlighted improvements in CHC systems' operational metrics, providing evidence for system reliability enhancements. Further studies should explore the long-term impacts and scalability of these interventions across different regions in Rwanda. Community Health Centres, Quasi-Experimental Design, System Reliability, Difference-in-Differences (DiD), Healthcare Access Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Gatera Gashiranda, Hutu Mutinda, Kabuga Karamite (2009). Methodological Evaluation of Community Health Centre Systems in Rwanda Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Assess System Reliability. African Bioethics (Interdisciplinary - Philosophy/Medical/Law/Social), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18896551

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African geographycommunity health centresquasi-experimental designservice reliabilitysystem evaluationintervention studiespublic health methodologies

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