Medical Laboratories Quality Management and Challenges in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review

Mesganaw, Bewket; Fenta, Abebe; Hibstu, Zigale; Belew, Habtamu; Misganaw, Ketema; Belayneh, Mekuriaw

doi:10.2147/plmi.s395895

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“…Essential terms were extracted from the research objectives and questions. In order to avoid incompleteness in search terms, search keywords from systematic reviews in different fields but related to QM were also consulted [48][49][50]. These measures led to the formulation of the search query using logical operators and wildcards, grounded in these identified terms.…”

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Quality Management in Chinese Academic Libraries: A Systematic Review

Hu,

Moro-Cabero,

De-La-Mano

2024

Sustainability

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With global digital transformation and higher education evolution, academic libraries are enhancing their information and knowledge management practices. This study responds to this trend by identifying quality management (QM) models discussed and implemented in Chinese academic libraries, as well as by examining the enablers and challenges associated with QM planning and implementation. A systematic review was executed adhering to the PRISMA guidelines to critically appraise the relevant literature from five international and Chinese scholarly databases. Out of 435 initial records, 52 studies were included based on the established inclusion criteria and quality assessment benchmarks. The results revealed that Chinese academic libraries were increasingly integrating international QM models, including ISO 9000, TQM, and EFQM. This integration was driven by six enablers: four external enablers, including the introduction of QM, government support, technological advancements, and quality assessment practices; and two internal enablers, including developmental needs and cultural emphasis on educational excellence. However, these libraries also encountered six challenges in this process: three external challenges, including rapid industrial evolution, deficiency in comprehensive evaluation indicators, and rigorous ISO audits; and three internal challenges, including resistance to change, insufficiency of motivation for improvement, and inequitable distribution of resources. The findings of the current research could deepen the theoretical understanding of the enablers and challenges of QM in academic libraries from both external and internal dimensions. These findings could also support library management, higher education institution leaders, and policymakers in developing sustainable QM strategies for libraries in China and other countries.

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Quality Management in Chinese Academic Libraries: A Systematic Review

Hu,

Moro-Cabero,

De-La-Mano

2024

Sustainability

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Perceptions Regarding Quality Management Systems of Moroccan Medical Laboratory Practitioners: A Cross-sectional Study

El Feniche,

Gazzaz,

El Omari

et al. 2024

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Background The Quality Management System (QMS) is essential for guaranteeing the reliability of results in medical laboratories. This study explored the perceptions of medical laboratory practitioners in Morocco regarding the QMS. Objective This study aimed to explore the perceptions of medical laboratory professionals in Morocco regarding Quality Management Systems (QMSs), identify the main obstacles to their implementation, and analyze the socio-demographic factors influencing these perceptions. Methods This study used a cross-sectional quantitative design conducted in Morocco, involving 464 participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. The study used a scoring method to assess levels of perception and applied the chi-square (χ2) test and binary logistic regression to assess associations between variables. Results Over 90% of respondents recognized the benefits of QMS, but identified three main obstacles: an additional workload (53.66%), a significant financial cost (43.10%), and time-consuming implementation (45.47%). In addition, the results showed strong Pearson correlations between overall perception and age (p = 0.032), particularly in the 50-60 age group, where 54.17% expressed positive opinions. The binary logistic regression results indicated practitioners' perceptions to be influenced by age, gender, and profession. Conclusion The results highlighted the need to increase awareness of the importance of QMS among professionals as well as support laboratories in establishing a robust organizational framework to ensure effective management of resources and improve the integration of the QMS with other systems, such as the management information system and the external audit program.

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Medical Laboratories Quality Management and Challenges in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review

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Quality Management in Chinese Academic Libraries: A Systematic Review

Quality Management in Chinese Academic Libraries: A Systematic Review

Perceptions Regarding Quality Management Systems of Moroccan Medical Laboratory Practitioners: A Cross-sectional Study

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