Objectives:
To develop a national multidimensional model for comparative performance evaluation of Israel's public general hospitals (PGHs).
Hypothesis:
The model's target populations will differ in their attitudes towards the need for the model; their definition and characterization of its components; their views regarding the manner of data presentation; their attitudes towards the proposed model and related issues; and their views on the model’s potential usage and feasibility. Variations in these variables will also be found within each target population according to its unique characteristics.
Methods:
The study has four sequential stages, each with its own methodology: Definition of the model’s conceptual framework – literature review and in-depth interviews.
Definition of the model’s components and their characterization – Delphi process.
Examination of the target populations’ attitudes towards the proposed model and a selection of related issues – attitude questionnaires.
Examination of the model’s feasibility and usage potential – case study and SWOT[1] analysis.
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