Analysis on the regulation of public hospitals using precedence chart and DEMATEL

Objective To explore the key factors of public hospital regulation and the impact factors for such regulation, and to provide reference for improvement. Methods Multi-input precedence chart was used to identify the key factors, and decision making trial and evaluation laboratory was used to analyze impact factors on the regulation. Results Such preference charts as medical behavior, quality and patient safety, and admittance scored over 60 points, thus ranking key factors of regulation on public hospitals. Those factors affecting the outcomes of regulation, namely defective legal system , poor management system , and diversification and fragmentation of supervision entities , as well as incapable supervisors scored greater than 0, ranking as the cause factors. Conclusions The key content and factors related to effect of regulation could be used to improve regulation. In the course of reform of the regulation mechanism, the regulation outcomes could be improved with focus on key regulation factors and main cause factors. Key words: Public hospitals; Regulation; Content; Outcome; Impact factors