Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of Urban Primary Care Networks in Rwanda Using Difference-in-Differences for Clinical Outcome Measurement

Kizito Byaruhanga, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Ernestine Niyonzima, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Victor Umutoni, University of Rwanda Mavis Karekezi, University of Rwanda
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18902294
Published: April 15, 2010

Abstract

This study evaluates urban primary care networks in Rwanda to assess their effectiveness on clinical outcomes. Urban primary care networks were evaluated across multiple sites. The DiD model was applied to measure clinical outcomes, accounting for potential confounders such as pre-existing patient conditions and socioeconomic factors. Uncertainty in findings is addressed through robust standard errors provided by the DiD analysis. In one of the networked urban areas, a significant improvement (p < 0.05) was observed in patient recovery rates compared to non-networked regions. The DiD model effectively highlighted the positive impact of urban primary care networks on clinical outcomes, providing valuable insights for policy makers and healthcare administrators. Based on these findings, recommendations include scaling up successful models, investing in training for network staff, and integrating continuous quality improvement measures into operational protocols. 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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Kizito Byaruhanga, Ernestine Niyonzima, Victor Umutoni, Mavis Karekezi (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Urban Primary Care Networks in Rwanda Using Difference-in-Differences for Clinical Outcome Measurement. African Endocrine Surgery, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18902294

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African geographyprimary care systemsurbanization studiesdifference-in-differencesrandomized controlled trialsoutcome measurementhealth policy analysis

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