Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Assessing Efficiency Gains in Senegalese District Hospitals Systems

Salif Sarr, Department of Surgery, Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), Dakar Mamadou Ndiaye, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB) Cheikh Sylla, Department of Surgery, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Senegal
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18806964
Published: September 14, 2005

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of district hospitals in Senegal by applying a Bayesian hierarchical model. A Bayesian hierarchical model was employed to analyse data from Senegalese district hospitals, providing insights into system performance through statistical inference. Bayesian estimates revealed significant variability in hospital efficiency across districts, with some showing substantial improvements over the study period. The findings suggest that targeted interventions could enhance overall healthcare delivery efficiency within Senegalese district hospitals. Based on these results, tailored support and resource allocation strategies should be implemented to improve efficiency in underserved areas. 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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Salif Sarr, Mamadou Ndiaye, Cheikh Sylla (2005). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Assessing Efficiency Gains in Senegalese District Hospitals Systems. African Family Medicine, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18806964

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SenegalBayesian Hierarchical ModelDistrict HospitalsMethodological EvaluationEfficiency GainsQuantitative MethodsHealth Systems Reform

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