Quasi-experimental study evaluates clinical outcomes in Emergency Care Units, indicating the need for improved training and resource strategies.
Emergency care units (ECUs) in Senegal are critical for managing acute health conditions promptly. However, their effectiveness and efficiency have not been systematically evaluated. A mixed-methods approach was employed including quantitative data analysis from patient records and qualitative interviews with healthcare providers. The study utilised a matched-pair comparison design to ensure comparability between ECU sites. Among the evaluated ECUs, Unit A in Dakar demonstrated significantly better clinical outcomes compared to Units B and C in other regions (p < 0.05). The study underscores the need for standardised training programmes and resource allocation strategies across all ECU sites. Immediate implementation of evidence-based guidelines is recommended to enhance patient care and reduce disparities between ECUs. Emergency Care Units, Senegal, Quasi-Experimental Design, Clinical Outcomes Treatment effect was estimated with logit(pᵢ)=β₀+β^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.
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