Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis of diagnosis-related group in schistosomiasis control
10.16250/j.32.1915.2025119
- VernacularTitle:疾病诊断相关分组在血吸虫病防治中的 优势劣势机会威胁分析
- Author:
Liwu XU
1
;
Jiongying LI
1
Author Information
1. Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214000, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis;
Diagnosis-related group;
Strengths;
weaknesses;
opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis;
Payment reform
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2026;38(1):74-78
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
As a novel healthcare management tool, diagnosis-related group (DRG) plays a significant role in standardization of medical behaviors, reduction of medical costs, and improvements of the utilization efficiency of medical resources. This article analyzes internal and external factors pertaining to the application of DRG in schistosomiasis control through a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and discusses potential impacts, challenges, and development opportunities. DRG has shown significant potential in optimizing resources, standardizing diagnosis and treatment, and reducing expenses; however, it also suffers from problems of a great difficulty in grouping and a low informatization level at grassroots institutions. Optimization of diagnosis-related grouping and increased investments into grassroots institutions are therefore required to meet the special needs of schistosomiasis control, so as to improve the effectiveness of schistosomiasis control.
