Operational Efficiency of an Immunization Clinic Attached to Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi, India: A Time and Motion Study
Joint Authors
Kumar, Varun
Mangal, Abha
Panesar, Sanjeet
Yadav, Geeta
Talwar, Richa
Raut, Deepak
Singh, Saudan
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obtaining baseline data about current patterns of work is important for assessing the effects of interventions designed to improve care delivery.
Time and motion studies allow for the most accurate measurement of structured components.
Therefore, the present study was conducted to study the operational efficiency of an immunization clinic in Delhi, India.
Methods.
An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at the immunization clinic of Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi, India, from January 2014 to March 2014.
The study composed two stage evaluations, a passive observation and a time and motion study.
Systemic random sampling method was used to select 863 mothers/caregivers attending the immunization clinic.
Results.
At the immunization clinic, the study participants spent 64.1% of their total time in waiting.
For new cases, the mean time taken for initial registration and receiving postvaccination advice was found to be significantly longer than old cases.
Delivering health care services took more time during Mondays and also during the first hour of the day.
Conclusion.
Results of this study will guide public health decision-makers at all government levels in planning and implementation of immunization programs in developing countries.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kumar, Varun& Mangal, Abha& Panesar, Sanjeet& Yadav, Geeta& Talwar, Richa& Raut, Deepak…[et al.]. 2014. Operational Efficiency of an Immunization Clinic Attached to Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi, India: A Time and Motion Study. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016001
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kumar, Varun…[et al.]. Operational Efficiency of an Immunization Clinic Attached to Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi, India: A Time and Motion Study. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016001
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kumar, Varun& Mangal, Abha& Panesar, Sanjeet& Yadav, Geeta& Talwar, Richa& Raut, Deepak…[et al.]. Operational Efficiency of an Immunization Clinic Attached to Rural Health Training Centre in Delhi, India: A Time and Motion Study. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016001
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016001