African Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (Clinical aspects)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Tanzania Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Efficiency Gains

Kisiko Muhinyuza, Department of Pediatrics, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Mukoko Kabasamba, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Morogoro Mpimbasi Sserunku, Department of Epidemiology, Mkwawa University College of Education
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18883812
Published: September 28, 2009

Abstract

District hospitals in Tanzania are crucial for healthcare delivery but often face challenges in operational efficiency. A mixed-method approach combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative case studies was employed to assess the performance of district hospitals. The study utilised a difference-in-differences (DID) regression model to estimate efficiency gains. District hospitals showed an average improvement in patient throughput by 15% after implementing process streamlining measures, though variability existed across different regions. The quasi-experimental design proved effective in identifying efficiency improvements but highlighted the importance of regional-specific interventions for sustainable outcomes. Further research should explore long-term impact and scalability of identified efficiencies, while policymakers should support standardised training programmes to enhance staff capabilities. District Hospitals, Efficiency Gains, Quasi-Experimental Design, Process Streamlining Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

How to Cite

Kisiko Muhinyuza, Mukoko Kabasamba, Mpimbasi Sserunku (2009). Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Tanzania Using Quasi-Experimental Design to Measure Efficiency Gains. African Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (Clinical aspects), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18883812

Keywords

District hospitalsTanzaniaEfficiency gainsQuasi-experimental designHealth systemsMethodologyEvaluation

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