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Article

Evaluating the Adoption of Evidence-Based Management Practices in Eye Hospitals

by
Ganesh-Babu B. Subburaman
1,2,*,
Sachin Gupta
3,
Thulasiraj Ravilla
2,
Helen Mertens
4,
Carroll A.B. Webers
5,
Frank J.H.M. van den Biggelaar
5,
Maaike van Zuilen
6,
Balagiri Sundar
2 and
Frits van Merode
1,7
1
Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
2
LAICO, Aravind Eye Care System, Madurai 625020, India
3
SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
4
Executive Board, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
5
Maastricht University Medical Center+, University Eye Clinic Maastricht, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, The Netherlands
6
World Association of Eye Hospitals, Schiedamse Vest 180, 3011 BH, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
7
Maastricht University Medical Centre+, P. Debyelaan 25, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Healthcare 2025, 13(3), 222; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13030222
Submission received: 15 December 2024 / Revised: 15 January 2025 / Accepted: 17 January 2025 / Published: 22 January 2025
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Abstract

Background: Delivering sustainable, high-quality eye care requires a comprehensive understanding of patient conditions, clinical evidence, patients’ preferences, demand patterns, quality supplies, outcomes, financial sustainability, and satisfaction metrics. Evidence-based management (EBM) offers a structured approach to align actions with evidence, enabling effective decision-making and better organizational outcomes. Evaluating current practices against EBM principles fosters awareness and promotes an EBM culture in eye hospitals, supporting improved and sustainable service delivery. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2023–2024 among 94 eye hospitals worldwide, selected from two networks, using the Centre for Evidence-Based Management (CEBM) assessment questionnaire. Follow-up reminders resulted in 43 responses. Data analysis utilized frequency distributions and Pearson’s correlation to explore relationships between variables. Results: A strong positive correlation was observed between data accessibility and the capacity to interpret data in fostering evidence-based decision-making (r = 0.69, p < 0.01). Additionally, leveraging internal expertise and engaging stakeholders in assessing and utilizing data showed a moderate association with EBM practices (r = 0.48, p < 0.01). Conclusions: Eye hospitals demonstrate alignment with EBM principles, though regional variations exist. Organizations with robust data utilization systems, analytical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement are more effective in practicing EBM. Educational and peer-learning initiatives can further support hospitals in adopting EBM principles, strengthening their capacity for evidence-based decision-making, and enhancing eye care services.
Keywords: internal data; internal expertise; evidence-based management internal data; internal expertise; evidence-based management

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Subburaman, G.-B.B.; Gupta, S.; Ravilla, T.; Mertens, H.; Webers, C.A.B.; Biggelaar, F.J.H.M.v.d.; Zuilen, M.v.; Sundar, B.; Merode, F.v. Evaluating the Adoption of Evidence-Based Management Practices in Eye Hospitals. Healthcare 2025, 13, 222. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13030222

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Subburaman G-BB, Gupta S, Ravilla T, Mertens H, Webers CAB, Biggelaar FJHMvd, Zuilen Mv, Sundar B, Merode Fv. Evaluating the Adoption of Evidence-Based Management Practices in Eye Hospitals. Healthcare. 2025; 13(3):222. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13030222

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Subburaman, Ganesh-Babu B., Sachin Gupta, Thulasiraj Ravilla, Helen Mertens, Carroll A.B. Webers, Frank J.H.M. van den Biggelaar, Maaike van Zuilen, Balagiri Sundar, and Frits van Merode. 2025. "Evaluating the Adoption of Evidence-Based Management Practices in Eye Hospitals" Healthcare 13, no. 3: 222. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13030222

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Subburaman, G.-B. B., Gupta, S., Ravilla, T., Mertens, H., Webers, C. A. B., Biggelaar, F. J. H. M. v. d., Zuilen, M. v., Sundar, B., & Merode, F. v. (2025). Evaluating the Adoption of Evidence-Based Management Practices in Eye Hospitals. Healthcare, 13(3), 222. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13030222

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