Efficiency analysis in the evaluation of strategic research: a search strategy for sustainability in a research institute
Keywords:
Sustainability, Strategic Research in Health, Markovian AnalysisAbstract
In order to provide support to public health initiatives in Brazil, Evandro Chagas Clinical Research Institute (IPEC/FIOCRUZ) endeavoured to integrate clinical research, education and the production of services (namely, diagnosis, outpatient care, day-hospital and patient admissions) in the field of infectious diseases. To assess performance of this model, in this work we evaluated eight IPEC’s Integrated Actions (briefly, PAIs) in the period 2002-2009, using Data Envelopment Analysis – DEA for the calculation of an efficiency`s border. Aiming to propose pro-efficiency targets for each non-efficient PAIs, the DEA model also suggested the required changes in operation plans. Markovian analysis then indicated that the number of inefficient PAIs will increase. Three main conclusions deserve mention. First, the dynamics of IPEC performance has shown that the new format has disclosed the existence of feasible (and truly efficient) organisational paths. Second, DEA models may be used to routine follow up of performance, contributing to reinforce commitment and to promote pro-efficiency solutions. Third, while with respect to short run activities, technical efficiency earnings’ paths were sustained, in the long run it could be identified a smooth tendency of efficiency loss.Downloads
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