Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Assessment of District Hospitals' Efficiency in Kenya: A Panel Data Estimation Study

Mwangi Gitonga Kibet, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi Caleb Ochieng Mutiso, Department of Public Health, Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Wanjiku Ngugi Nderitu, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18904792
Published: February 24, 2010

Abstract

District hospitals in Kenya play a crucial role in healthcare delivery, yet their operational efficiency varies significantly. Previous studies have highlighted inefficiencies but lacked systematic methodological analysis. This research employs a fixed effects linear regression model to estimate the efficiency of district hospitals across Kenya. Data from - will be analysed using Stata software, accounting for both time and spatial heterogeneities. Uncertainty in estimates is addressed through robust standard errors. Efficiency gains varied by hospital type, with rural facilities showing significant improvements (5% increase) compared to urban centers, indicating the need for targeted interventions to enhance service provision. The panel data approach reveals distinct efficiency profiles among district hospitals, offering a nuanced understanding of operational inefficiencies and potential solutions. Targeted interventions focused on rural areas are recommended to capitalize on observed improvements. Further research is needed to validate these findings across different healthcare settings. 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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Mwangi Gitonga Kibet, Caleb Ochieng Mutiso, Wanjiku Ngugi Nderitu (2010). Methodological Assessment of District Hospitals' Efficiency in Kenya: A Panel Data Estimation Study. African Rehabilitation Sciences, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18904792

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African healthcareefficiency measurementpanel data analysiseconometric methodshealth systems evaluationdistrict hospital networksgeographic information systems

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