Applying Malmquist index to evaluate the output efficiency of scientific research in a hospital department

Abstract

Objective To study the dynamic changes of scientific research efficiency of 51 departments in a top three hospitals in Beijing from 2014 to 2016, and to provide reference information for improving the efficiency of scientific research in hospital departments. Methods The CCC model of DEA, BCC model were used for lateral analysis, and then Malmquist index was used for longitudinal analysis. Results There were 12 (23.53%) departments in 2014, 11 (21.57%) departments in 2015, 9 (17.65%) departments in 2016 data envelopment analysis was valid, from 2014 to 2016, 41 (80.39%) departments of the hospital increased the total factor productivity. Conclusions The total factor productivity of the 51 departments in the hospital increased from 2014 to 2016, and technological progress was the main reason for its growth. Key words: Research output efficiency; Malmquist index; Clinical departments; DEA