Economic Efficiency and Profitability of Hospital Nursing Services in Bukhara
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https://doi.org/10.31150/ajebm.v8i5.3525Keywords:
hospital profitability, nursing economics, healthcare efficiency, labor productivity, UzbekistanAbstract
Economic evaluations in healthcare increasingly recognize the strategic contribution of nursing labor to institutional efficiency and cost-effectiveness.In Uzbekistan, particularly in regional medical centers such as those in Bukhara, the economic role of nurses is often overlooked, with most research limited to job satisfaction and workforce well-being.There is a lack of empirical analysis connecting nursing services to financial outcomes, such as departmental profitability, patient throughput, and cost-efficiency in hospital operations.This study investigates the economic viability and profitability of nursing services in Bukhara’s public hospitals by linking clinical labor inputs with operational and financial performance indicators. Analysis of data from three regional hospitals revealed that optimal nurse-to-patient ratios reduced the average patient stay by 15% and improved service turnover by 20%. Departments with higher nursing engagement showed more consistent revenue generation due to faster recovery rates and improved care quality. Cost-benefit analysis indicates that increasing nursing staff by 10% could enhance net margins by up to 12% in high-demand departments. Unlike traditional approaches, this research integrates productivity metrics with financial indicators to assess the return on investment in nursing labor, offering a systems-level perspective on healthcare economics in a transitional setting. Policymakers should recognize nurses as both clinical and economic assets, requiring reforms in wage structures, workforce planning, and capital investment to enhance healthcare delivery and institutional sustainability.
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