Measuring the efficiency of health services in lower-income countries : the case of Papua New Guinea

Au, Nicole and Hollingsworth, Bruce and Spinks, Jean (2014) Measuring the efficiency of health services in lower-income countries : the case of Papua New Guinea. Development Policy Review, 32 (2). pp. 259-272. ISSN 0950-6764

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Abstract

Papua New Guinea (PNG) faces enormous health challenges and information concerning how to allocate limited health resources efficiently is lacking. This article finds that geographical location is important in achieving higher efficiency scores. In addition, it compares efficiency scores against a range of quality indicators. The results demonstrate that different conclusions are reached when efficiency scores are assessed in the context of broader health system objectives. Analyses of this kind can provide valuable information to policy-makers in lower-income countries.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Development Policy Review
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/3300/3303
Subjects:
?? efficiencyhealth services ownership qualitydata envelopment analysisdevelopmentmanagement, monitoring, policy and lawgeography, planning and development ??
ID Code:
61811
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Deposited On:
21 Jan 2013 13:20
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Yes
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Published
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28 Nov 2023 11:17