Competitiveness evaluation of hospitals based on factor analysis
- VernacularTitle:基于因子分析法的医院竞争力综合评价
- Author:
Jun LIU
;
Mengqiao HE
;
Xia LIU
;
Jianwen CAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hospital;
factor analysis;
competitiveness evaluation
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2009;29(10):1242-1245
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To comprehensively evaluate the competitiveness of hospitals so as to provide objective referrences for the long-term development. Methods Competitiveness evaluation index system and evaluation model were established. Using related data of 2007, 16 hospitals nationwide were evaluated and factor scores and comprehensive scores were obtained by means of factor analysis. Results Four factors were extracted, which were "technical efficiency factor", "economic income factor", "sustainable development factor" and "resource allocation factor". All hospitals were ranked by each factor score and comprehensive score. Conclusion Each hospital has its advantages and disadvantages, therefore, hospital managers should constitute individual development strategy accordingly.
