An in-depth analysis of facility management approaches in Nigeria's ailing healthcare sector

IF 2.2 Q3 MANAGEMENT

Journal of Facilities Management Pub Date : 2024-07-18 DOI:10.1108/jfm-12-2023-0123

Oyindamola Alalade, Jamiu A. Dauda, Saheed O. Ajayi, Abdullahi B. Saka, Stanley Njuangang

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to examine facility management practices in the Nigerian healthcare sector, exploring approaches and identifying challenges facing effective healthcare facilities management. The purpose is to contribute to the development of a framework for enhancing healthcare facility management efficiency in Nigeria.

Design/methodology/approach

The study employs a sequential in-depth exploratory qualitative research approach. The data collection involved conducting semi-structured interviews with 15 facility managers from diverse healthcare organisations in Nigeria. The qualitative data collected were analysed using thematic analysis.

Findings

The study reveals scheduled, unscheduled and mixed approaches as the three facility management approaches used in Nigeria. It also substantiates the underdeveloped nature of facility management in Nigeria's healthcare sector, exacerbated by challenges such as socioeconomic, operational, technological and regulatory challenges.

Practical implications

The study uncovers systemic issues affecting have attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and advocates for a comprehensive approach to enhance healthcare infrastructure, contributing to improved health outcomes and sustainable development.

Originality/value

This research uniquely uncovers the hidden challenges facing effective healthcare facility management in Nigeria, providing a foundation for stakeholders to formulate solutions and rescue the struggling state of healthcare facilities in the country.

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深入分析尼日利亚濒临崩溃的医疗行业的设施管理方法

目的本研究旨在考察尼日利亚医疗保健行业的设施管理实践，探索有效管理医疗保健设施的方法并确定所面临的挑战。设计/方法/途径本研究采用了一种连续深入的探索性定性研究方法。数据收集工作包括对来自尼日利亚不同医疗机构的 15 名设施管理人员进行半结构化访谈。研究结果表明，计划内、计划外和混合方法是尼日利亚使用的三种设施管理方法。该研究揭示了影响实现可持续发展目标 3（良好的健康和福祉）的系统性问题，并倡导采用综合方法来加强医疗保健基础设施，从而为改善医疗成果和可持续发展做出贡献。独创性/价值这项研究独特地揭示了尼日利亚医疗保健设施有效管理所面临的隐性挑战，为利益相关方制定解决方案和挽救该国医疗保健设施的困境奠定了基础。

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Journal of Facilities Management MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

15.80%

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期刊介绍： Journal of Facilities Management is a strategic level journal for Heads of Facilities and Corporate Real Estate. Guided by its international and expert Editorial Board, Journal of Facilities Management publishes high-quality, authoritative, and detailed analysis, briefings and case studies on how facilities can and do play a vital part in helping deliver corporate strategy. This quarterly publication features contributions from leading practitioners and thinkers in the field of Facilities Management, from some of the leading companies, government institutions, and universities in the world. The journal features a combination of theoretical and practical articles, complemented by a wide range of case studies and regular features, identifying key implications for senior practitioners in Facilities Management.