Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Clinical Outcomes in Urban Primary Care Networks in Senegal: A Methodological Study

Samba Ndour, Department of Epidemiology, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Mohamed Touré, Department of Internal Medicine, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18989081
Published: August 11, 2013

Abstract

Urban primary care networks (PNCs) in Senegal have been established to improve access to healthcare and outcomes for underserved populations. However, their effectiveness varies across different settings. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to analyse data from urban PNCs in Senegal. The model accounts for variability between different healthcare facilities and patient characteristics. The analysis revealed significant variation in clinical outcomes across the network, with certain facilities showing higher success rates in treatment adherence and patient satisfaction compared to others. This study highlights the importance of tailored interventions within urban PNCs based on their performance metrics. Urban health authorities should prioritise support for PNCs with lower clinical outcomes, focusing on areas such as staff training and resource allocation. 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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Samba Ndour, Mohamed Touré (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Clinical Outcomes in Urban Primary Care Networks in Senegal: A Methodological Study. African Medical Laboratory Immunology, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18989081

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Urban Primary Care NetworksBayesian Hierarchical ModelsSenegalMethodologyGeographic VariationClinical Outcomes MeasurementQuantitative Research Methods

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