Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Efficiency Analysis of District Hospitals in Ethiopia

Mikru Abayesusi, Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18904722
Published: December 21, 2010

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of district hospitals in Ethiopia by applying a Bayesian hierarchical model. Bayesian Hierarchical Model (BHM) was employed to analyse data from district hospitals in Ethiopia over the specified period. The BHM accounts for hierarchical structures within the dataset, enabling more nuanced analysis of efficiency gains across different levels and regions. The model revealed significant disparities in hospital performance between urban and rural areas, with a notable proportion (15%) of hospitals showing substantial improvements in efficiency after implementing targeted interventions. The Bayesian hierarchical model provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of healthcare systems in Ethiopia, highlighting specific areas for improvement based on data-driven recommendations. Based on the findings, it is recommended that further research be conducted to identify and implement sustainable solutions to enhance hospital efficiency, particularly focusing on rural hospitals. Bayesian Hierarchical Model, Hospital Efficiency, District Hospitals, Ethiopia 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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Mikru Abayesusi (2010). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Efficiency Analysis of District Hospitals in Ethiopia. African Medical Laboratory Science, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18904722

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EthiopiaDistrict HospitalsBayesian Hierarchical ModelEfficiency AnalysisQuantile RegressionMonte Carlo SimulationSpatial Econometrics

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