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OPL. Factors affecting OPL performance.

Anne C Tomlin1

  • 1Auburn Memorial Hospital, Auburn, New York, USA.

National Network (Dallas, Tex.)
|May 11, 2002
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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • A community hospital CEO sought data on pain management center standards, costs, and competition.
  • The provided literature search results were insufficient for strategic decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the shortcomings of a literature search for a pain management center.
  • To identify key areas for improvement in future information retrieval and analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of a specific hospital CEO's request.
  • Review of the literature search process and its outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The initial literature search failed to meet the CEO's requirements.
  • Several factors contributed to the unsatisfactory outcome.

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Conclusions:

  • The case highlights critical deficiencies in conducting targeted literature searches for healthcare business development.
  • Recommendations are needed to enhance the process for future strategic planning and competitive analysis.