Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Examining Healthcare Systems: A Market Analysis for Kenya |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Davis, Elise Catherine, Menser, Terri, Cerda Juarez, Alondra, Tomaszewski, Lesley E., Kash, Bita A. |
| Source: |
European Journal of Training and Development. 2019 43(1-2):2-20. |
| Availability: |
Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emeraldinsight.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
19 |
| Publication Date: |
2019 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles
Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries, Health Services, Allied Health Personnel, Hospitals, Clinics, Primary Health Care, Pharmacy, Community Health Services, Public Health |
| Geographic Terms: |
Kenya |
| DOI: |
10.1108/EJTD-06-2016-0041 |
| ISSN: |
2046-9012 |
| Abstract: |
Purpose: This paper aims to present a literature review of the health workforce, hospital and clinic systems, infrastructure, primary care, regulatory climate, the pharmaceutical industry and community health behavior of the Kenyan health-care system with the purpose of providing a thorough background on the health-care environment in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic literature review was conducted using Pub Med, searching for "Kenya" in the title of articles published from January 1, 2015 to February 24, 2016; this provided a broad overview of the type of research being conducted in Kenya. Other data provided by governmental agencies and non-governmental agencies was also reviewed to describe the current state of population health in Kenya. Findings: An initial review of 615 Pubmed articles included 455 relevant articles. A complete review of these studies was conducted, resulting in a final sample of 389 articles. These articles were categorized into three main subject areas with 14 secondary subject areas (Figure 1). Research limitations/implications: The narrow scope of the search parameters set for the systematic review was a necessary limitation to focus on the most relevant literature. The findings of this study provide a thorough background on health care in Kenya to researchers and practitioners. Originality/value: This compilation of data specific to Kenya provides a detailed summary of both the country's health-care services and health status, focusing on potential means of realizing increased quality and length of life. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2019 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1206361 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
