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The study aims to assess the causal effect of hospital systems interventions on clinical outcomes in Kenya.

March 13, 2026Open Access

A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of District Hospital Systems and Their Impact on Clinical Outcomes in Kenya

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Quasi-experimental evaluation shows structured hospital systems improve clinical outcomes in Kenya, suggesting policy shifts.

The study aims to assess the causal effect of hospital systems interventions on clinical outcomes in Kenya.
Quasi-experimental design using difference-in-differences approach.
Twelve matched district hospitals assigned to intervention or control groups.
Primary outcome measured was the rate of avoidable clinical deterioration.
Data analysis conducted with a generalized linear mixed model.
Significant reduction in avoidable clinical deterioration rate (adjusted odds ratio 0.62).
Absolute reduction of 7.3 percentage points from a baseline of 18.5% in control hospitals.

Mwangi et al. (2001) studied this question.

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