Rural clinics in Senegal face challenges in delivering consistent clinical outcomes due to resource limitations and infrastructure deficiencies. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from clinical outcome measures with qualitative insights from focus group discussions among healthcare providers. The study utilised a difference-in-differences (DID) quasi-experimental design to compare outcomes between clinics before and after the introduction of quality improvement interventions. Data analysis revealed a significant reduction in surgical complications by 25% post-intervention, with a statistically significant = -0. 45 0. 12 (95% CI: -0. 73, -0. 16) in logistic regression models assessing complication rates. The quasi-experimental design successfully highlighted improvements in clinical outcomes following quality improvement initiatives, providing robust evidence for the effectiveness of targeted interventions in rural Senegalese settings. Further studies should explore long-term sustainability and scalability of these interventions to ensure sustained benefits across different rural clinics in Senegal. Rural Clinics, Quasi-Experimental Design, Clinical Outcomes, Quality Improvement
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