ArticleBMC health services research2026
Assessment of quality of care in a pediatric emergency unit of a tertiary hospital, Ethiopia.
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introductionDespite the critical importance of pediatric care in low-resource settings, characterized by limited infrastructure, scarce resources, and high patient volumes, the quality of care provided in these environments remains poorly understood. This study aimed to assess selected quality of care indicators in the pediatric emergency unit (PEU) of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH).
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among children aged 0–14 years who visited the PEU of TASH between January 1 and March 30, 2024. Participants were selected using a consecutive sampling technique. Data were collected using a quality indicator performance checklist, clinical record reviews, and a structured questionnaire administered to parents or guardians. Descriptive and correlation analyses were performed using SPSS version 26. Quality indicators were evaluated based on the combined framework of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) six quality domains—safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, timeliness, equity, and efficiency—and Donabedian’s structure–process–outcome model.
resultsA total of 289 pediatric patients were included, with a median age of 48 months (IQR: 16.5–86.5 months). Key performance measurements showed a weight documentation rate of 97.6%, an unscheduled re-attendance rate of 13.5% within one month, a median laboratory turnaround time of 202 min (95% CI: 167–247), and an 11.1% in-house completion rate for imaging tests (specifically computed tomography scans). The healthcare-associated infection rate was 2.8%, caregiver-provider communication ranged from 77.5% to 92.7% across various aspects of care, and parent/guardian satisfaction was 84.1%. A significant negative correlation was found between parent/guardian satisfaction and residential address (r = − 0.120, p < 0.05).
conclusionStrengthening diagnostic turnaround times, improving discharge and follow-up systems, and ensuring equitable access for children from rural areas are essential to enhancing the overall quality of pediatric emergency care.
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