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A BEFORE AND AFTER TRIAL OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NETWORK ANALYSIS IN HEALTH OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT.
R Bhalwar1, M Srivastava2, S S Verma3
1Reader, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine, AFMC, Pune - 40.
Medical Journal, Armed Forces India
|August 4, 2017
Summary
Network analysis improved antimalaria operations by reducing delays in planning and execution. This health management tool demonstrated beneficial outcomes in timely project completion within a military setting.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Management
- Operations Research
Background:
- Delays in planning and executing antimalaria operations can hinder effectiveness.
- Station Health Organizations in large military settings face unique logistical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate network analysis as a health management tool.
- To determine if network analysis can reduce delays in antimalaria operations.
Main Methods:
- A before-and-after intervention trial was conducted.
- Network diagrams were used to identify and address causes of delay.
- Parametric and non-parametric statistical tests were applied.
Main Results:
- Intervention with network analysis led to timely start and completion of operations.
- A reduction in time was observed in 5 out of 9 assessed activities (p=0.08).
Conclusions:
- Network analysis is a beneficial tool for health care management.
- Implementing network analysis can optimize the execution of public health operations.
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