Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Efficiency Gains in Uganda's District Hospital Systems,

Chewang Omandi, Department of Internal Medicine, Makerere University Business School (MUBS)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18741075
Published: November 27, 2002

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the efficiency gains in Uganda's district hospital systems through a Bayesian hierarchical model. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse the efficiency of district hospitals. This approach accounts for both hospital-specific variability and regional trends, providing nuanced insights into performance improvements. The analysis revealed that across four districts, there were significant gains in operational efficiency, with an average improvement rate of 15% in resource utilization. This study highlights the potential of Bayesian hierarchical models for evaluating healthcare system effectiveness and suggests practical implications for policy makers aiming to enhance hospital performance. The findings underscore the importance of continued monitoring and strategic interventions aimed at maintaining and further improving district hospitals' efficiency levels. 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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Chewang Omandi (2002). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Evaluating Efficiency Gains in Uganda's District Hospital Systems,. African Rehabilitation Medicine (Psychology aspects), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18741075

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UgandaBayesian Hierarchical ModelDistrict HospitalsMethodologyEfficiency MeasurementQuantitative MethodsEconometrics

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