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Time-Series Forecasting Model for Evaluating Clinical Outcomes in Urban Primary Care Networks in Uganda: A Methodological Assessment

Kizza Irungu, Department of Pediatrics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Osamu Mukasa, Department of Pediatrics, Busitema University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18983112
Published: August 10, 2013

Abstract

This study addresses a current research gap in Medicine concerning Methodological evaluation of urban primary care networks systems in Uganda: time-series forecasting model for measuring clinical outcomes in Uganda. The objective is to formulate a rigorous model, state verifiable assumptions, and derive results with direct analytical or practical implications. A mixed-methods design was used, combining survey and interview data collected over the study period. The results establish bounded error under perturbation, a convergent estimation process under stated assumptions, and a stable link between the proposed metric and observed outcomes. The findings provide a reproducible analytical basis for subsequent theoretical and applied extensions. Stakeholders should prioritise inclusive, locally grounded strategies and improve data transparency. Methodological evaluation of urban primary care networks systems in Uganda: time-series forecasting model for measuring clinical outcomes, Uganda, Africa, Medicine, original research This work contributes a formal specification, transparent assumptions, and mathematically interpretable claims. 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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Kizza Irungu, Osamu Mukasa (2013). Time-Series Forecasting Model for Evaluating Clinical Outcomes in Urban Primary Care Networks in Uganda: A Methodological Assessment. African Journal of Addiction Medicine, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18983112

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African GeographyUrbanizationPrimary CareTime-Series AnalysisForecasting ModelsMethodologyPublic Health Systems

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