About the Book

Medical Metrics in Health Facilities is a comprehensive resource designed to introduce students and early-career professionals to the principles and practices of evaluation, applied research, and quality control in healthcare settings. This first edition provides readers with a step-by-step guide to selecting validated measures, designing effective research tools, analyzing data, and using metrics to assess and improve healthcare delivery.

Through the application of mathematical models to real-world scenarios, the book emphasizes how data can be used to tell a compelling story about a target population or healthcare system. Topics include needs assessment, measurement principles, survey development, research design, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and the identification of key performance indicators (KPIs). Each chapter includes essential terminology and practical exercises to support learning and application in clinical and organizational environments.

Whether used in the classroom or in practice, this book provides readers with the analytical skills necessary to translate empirical findings into actionable strategies for enhancing performance and outcomes in health facilities.