Assessing Training Needs and Self-Efficacy of Hospital Administrators in Western India
2024

Training Needs and Self-Efficacy of Hospital Administrators in Western India

Sample size: 127 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Panchamia Jallavi, Denis Litty, Ashwath Namitha

Primary Institution: Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar

Hypothesis

What are the training needs and their association with the self-efficacy of hospital administrators in Western India?

Conclusion

Hospital administrators have a high demand for training in self-management and ICT skills, indicating a proactive commitment to professional development.

Supporting Evidence

  • 93.7% of administrators reported a need for self-management skills training.
  • 92.0% indicated a need for ICT and report management skills training.
  • 94.5% of hospital administrators perceived high self-efficacy.

Takeaway

Hospital managers in Western India want to learn more about managing themselves and using technology to do their jobs better.

Methodology

Survey-based methodology with a descriptive cross-sectional design.

Potential Biases

Selection bias due to voluntary participation.

Limitations

Results may not be generalizable beyond Western India due to cultural and organizational differences.

Participant Demographics

{"age":{"21-30 years":69,"31-40 years":48,"41-50 years":9,"More than 50 years":1},"gender":{"male":72,"female":55},"qualification":{"Masters in healthcare management":111,"Other post-graduate degree":2,"Multiple post-graduate degrees":4,"PhD":1,"Graduate":9},"work_experience":{"Below 2 years":61,"Between 3-5 years":25,"Between 5-10 years":21,"More than 10 years":20},"type_of_organization":{"Public hospital":47,"Private hospital":80}}

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.095

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.7759/cureus.75292

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