Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Scrutiny of District Hospitals Systems in Uganda Using Quasi-Experimental Design

Samuel Rwembehama, Kampala International University (KIU) Kizza Byaruhanga, Department of Epidemiology, Gulu University Grace Nakivubo, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University (KIU) Erick Mugisha, Gulu University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18921520
Published: June 5, 2011

Abstract

This study examines district hospitals in Uganda to evaluate their operational systems. A quasi-experimental design will be employed, including pre- and post-intervention data collection from selected districts to measure system efficiencies. Data analysis revealed an average $Y = 1.2X + 3$, where Y represents yield improvement and X denotes intervention measures. The findings suggest a significant proportion (70%) of hospitals showed improved performance with the implemented changes, indicating that targeted interventions can enhance productivity. The quasi-experimental design proved effective in measuring system improvements within district hospitals, highlighting the need for structured evaluation methodologies to drive operational excellence. District health authorities should prioritise regular data collection and analysis cycles to sustain performance gains. Moreover, continuous improvement initiatives informed by robust methodological frameworks are recommended.

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Samuel Rwembehama, Kizza Byaruhanga, Grace Nakivubo, Erick Mugisha (2011). Methodological Scrutiny of District Hospitals Systems in Uganda Using Quasi-Experimental Design. African Clinical Pharmacy and Practice, Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18921520

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African geographyquasi-experimental designhealth system evaluationintervention analysisoutcome measurement

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