Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

View Issue TOC

Regional Monitoring Networks in South Africa: A Multilevel Regression Analysis of Clinical Outcomes

Sipho Motshegoa, Department of Agricultural Economics, SA Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Nokuthula Dlamini, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Johannesburg
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18865906
Published: October 28, 2008

Abstract

Regional Monitoring Networks (RMN) in South Africa have been established to improve clinical outcomes for small animals. A multilevel regression model was employed to analyse data from various clinics within the RMN system in South Africa. The model accounts for both individual clinic-level variables (e.g., number of veterinarians) and regional factors affecting animal health. The analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between higher numbers of veterinary personnel and improved clinical outcomes, with an estimated effect size of 0.85 on the outcome scale. This study provides evidence that RMNs can effectively enhance clinical performance in small animal veterinary practices. Further research should explore scalability of this model across different regions and additional interventions to further improve outcomes. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Sipho Motshegoa, Nokuthula Dlamini (2008). Regional Monitoring Networks in South Africa: A Multilevel Regression Analysis of Clinical Outcomes. African Small Animal Veterinary Practice, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18865906

Keywords

African geographyclinical outcomesmultilevel analysissmall animal medicineveterinary epidemiologyregional monitoring networksstatistical methods

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)
Current Journal
African Small Animal Veterinary Practice

References