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July 24, 2025PLOS Global Public HealthOpen Access

Management capacity of primary healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review

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HOHarrison OchiengAMAnita MusiegaBTBenjamin Tsofa

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Overview

Scoping review highlights gaps in management capacity and service delivery in LMIC healthcare facilities, suggesting interventions for improvement.

Key Points

  • Management capacity importantly influences service delivery and performance in healthcare facilities.
  • Gaps exist in both individual managerial competencies and institutional support systems affecting service delivery.
  • The review included 21 articles, synthesizing findings through thematic analysis to identify key deficiencies.
  • Interventions like training and supportive supervision are needed to enhance managerial competencies in LMIC healthcare facilities.

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Ochieng et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0621e6551bb0af8cdecahttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0004445
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