Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Evaluation of District Hospital Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial for Efficiency Gains

Karururu Chege, Maseno University Chirchir Ochieng, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi Ruto Mwenda, University of Nairobi Kibet Gitonga, Maseno University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18919907
Published: December 22, 2011

Abstract

District hospitals in Kenya play a crucial role in providing healthcare services to underserved populations. However, their efficiency varies significantly, necessitating systematic evaluations and improvements. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including quantitative assessments (utilising efficiency scoring models) alongside qualitative insights from interviews with healthcare providers. The study utilised a two-phase design: first, data collection via surveys and observations; second, random assignment of hospitals to treatment groups for intervention testing. The analysis revealed that district hospitals in the trial area had an average efficiency score of 75%, indicating room for improvement. Interviews highlighted challenges such as inadequate resources and training gaps among staff. Despite initial inefficiencies, targeted interventions demonstrated potential to elevate hospital performance by up to 10% within a year. Implementing technology upgrades, increasing training programmes, and strengthening supply chain management are recommended strategies for enhancing district hospital efficiency in Kenya. 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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Karururu Chege, Chirchir Ochieng, Ruto Mwenda, Kibet Gitonga (2011). Methodological Evaluation of District Hospital Systems in Kenya: A Randomized Field Trial for Efficiency Gains. African Trauma and Mental Health (Psychology), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18919907

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KenyaDistrict HospitalsHealth SystemsMethodologyEvaluationEfficiencyRandomized Control Trials

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