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The aim is to assess the performance of district hospitals in Senegal and identify areas for improvement in healthcare delivery.

February 27, 2026Open Access

Methodological Evaluation of District Hospitals Systems in Senegal: Quasi-Experimental Design for Clinical Outcomes Measurement

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Quasi-experimental design evaluates clinical outcomes in district hospitals, highlighting operational inefficiencies.

The aim is to assess the performance of district hospitals in Senegal and identify areas for improvement in healthcare delivery.
Mixed-methods approach using quantitative data from electronic health records.
Qualitative interviews conducted to gather insights on system performance.
Measurement of turnaround time for diagnostic tests.
Average turnaround time for diagnostic tests is 15 days, exceeding recommended standards by up to 30%.
Identified significant operational inefficiencies in diagnostic test processing times.
Highlighting the need for infrastructure upgrades and staff training to improve workflows.

Sall et al. (2003) studied this question.

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