Evidence-based management in the field of health (Case study: Tehran's public hospitals)

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD student in Public Administration, Firoozkooh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran

2 Department of Public Administration, Firoozkooh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran

3 Business Management Department, Firoozkooh Branch, Islamic Azad University, Firoozkooh, Iran

4 Department of Public Administration, West Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

The most important issue in evidence-based management is decision-making based on facts, and another issue is the storage of documentation of errors made during the work. In this regard, the aim of the present study is to provide a systematic model of implementation of evidence-based management in the field of health in Tehran. In terms of purpose, the present study is of applied type and in terms of data collection, a combination of qualitative and quantitative (mixed) methods was used. The statistical population was selected as the sample size in the qualitative section of the experts in the field of management, organizational behavior management and managers in the field of health, and with the purposeful method and snowball, 9 people were selected. The statistical population in the quantitative research section includes all managers and deputies of different departments of public hospitals in Tehran, the number of which is equal to 290 people. A simple randomization of 170 people was used to analyze the data using Grand Theory, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmation Factor Analysis, and Structural Equation and PLS 2 software. The results showed that the dimensions of the model include causal and contextual conditions, strategies, output, consequences and processes, and the model used in the present study was well-suited.

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