Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000)

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Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial for Cost-Effectiveness Assessment

Odwalo Mboya, Department of Internal Medicine, Moi University Kisubi Njagi, Pwani University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18709180
Published: June 27, 2000

Abstract

District hospitals in Kenya play a critical role in healthcare delivery, yet their operational efficiency varies significantly across different regions. This variability necessitates an evaluation of system methodologies to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness. A stratified random sampling approach was employed to select districts for the study. Data collection included surveys among healthcare workers, financial records analysis, and feedback from patients. A mixed-methods design integrating quantitative and qualitative data was utilised to ensure comprehensive evaluation. The findings indicate that resource allocation discrepancies significantly impact patient care quality in some regions, with a notable proportion (30%) of facilities spending more than the recommended budget on essential supplies. The randomized field trial demonstrated that systematic adjustments in resource management and service delivery could improve cost-effectiveness without compromising service quality. District health authorities are advised to adopt evidence-based guidelines for resource allocation, implement regular performance reviews, and invest in training programmes for healthcare workers to enhance operational efficiency. 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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Odwalo Mboya, Kisubi Njagi (2000). Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial for Cost-Effectiveness Assessment. African Speech and Language Therapy Research (Applied), Vol. 2000 No. 1 (2000). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18709180

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African geographydistrict health systemsrandomized trialscost-effectiveness analysishealthcare deliverypublic health economicsgeographical variation

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