Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Assessment of District Hospitals Systems in Uganda Using Quasi-Experimental Design for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Gabriel Kiguli Musoke, Uganda Christian University, Mukono
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18922268
Published: March 13, 2011

Abstract

This study examines the methodological assessment of district hospitals in Uganda, focusing on a quasi-experimental design to evaluate cost-effectiveness. A quasi-experimental design was employed, utilising pre- and post-intervention data from multiple districts to measure changes in service delivery metrics such as patient throughput and resource utilization. Significant increases (30%) were observed in outpatient visits per day following the implementation of new operational protocols, with a corresponding decrease (25%) in average waiting times. The quasi-experimental design demonstrated robust results in measuring cost-effectiveness improvements in district hospital systems. These findings suggest that targeted interventions can lead to substantial service enhancements. District health authorities should prioritise the adoption of evidence-based operational protocols for further system-wide improvement and cost savings. Quasi-Experimental Design, District Hospitals, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Healthcare Improvement 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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Gabriel Kiguli Musoke (2011). Methodological Assessment of District Hospitals Systems in Uganda Using Quasi-Experimental Design for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. African Occupational Therapy Review (Research focus), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18922268

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Sub-SaharanQuasi-experimentalCost-effectivenessEvaluationHealth-care systemsAfrican healthcareRandomised control trials

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