Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Methodological Assessment of Emergency Care Unit Systems in Ghana Using Panel Data for Clinical Outcome Evaluation

Kofi Boakye, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Yaw Afenya, University of Cape Coast Amos Attokoe, University of Cape Coast
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18983428
Published: July 3, 2013

Abstract

Emergency care units (ECUs) in Ghana face significant challenges in providing timely and effective treatment to patients presenting with acute conditions. Panel data was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of ECU systems. Random effects models were used for estimation to account for potential heterogeneity in the data. The analysis revealed that a higher proportion (35%) of patients received timely treatment within an hour compared to those who did not, indicating room for improvement in response times and resource allocation. This study highlights the importance of standardised protocols and continuous quality improvement initiatives in ECUs across Ghana. Implementing evidence-based guidelines and training programmes for healthcare providers is recommended to enhance patient outcomes and reduce waiting times. 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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Kofi Boakye, Yaw Afenya, Amos Attokoe (2013). Methodological Assessment of Emergency Care Unit Systems in Ghana Using Panel Data for Clinical Outcome Evaluation. African Laboratory Medicine, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18983428

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GeographicSub-SaharanPanel DataMethodologyRegression AnalysisHealth Services ResearchQuantitative Methods

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