The impact of the POCQI model on improving maternal, neonatal, and children healthcare services in Jordan
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Eman Abu Koush 1 , Tareq L Mukattash 2 * , Suhaib Muflih 2 , Samah Shatnawi 2 , Sara Ajlouni 2 , Hindyeh Maqableh 1 , Yazid Alhamarneh 3 , Rana Abu-Farha 4
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1 Department of Health Management and Policy, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JORDAN2 Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JORDAN3 Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Pharmacology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, CANADA4 Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Applied Science University, Amman, JORDAN* Corresponding Author

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This retrospective observational study assessed the US Agency for International Development-health quality accelerator activity data from 2022 to mid-2024 to examine the impact of the point of care quality improvement (POCQI) model on maternal, neonatal, and child health in Jordan. Significant improvements were made to 356 different POCQI initiatives enrolled in various healthcare facilities. In maternal health, antenatal care improved from 23.8% to 71.4%; anemia screening and treatment increased from 50.6% to 79.1%; and family planning services increased from 40.6% to 74.4%. Neonatal health outcomes improved, with delayed cord clamping rates increasing from 12.3% to 77.8% and immediate drying rate increasing from 35.3% to 82.9%. Child health outcomes also improved, with growth and development screening rates increasing from 27.4% to 63.3%. All improvements in outcomes results were statistically significant (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the POCQI model has significantly improved health outcomes and reduced preventable health challenges with more research needed for sustainability and integration long-term.

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Article Type: Original Article

ELECTRON J GEN MED, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2026, Article No: em717

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejgm/17972

Publication date: 01 Mar 2026

Online publication date: 25 Feb 2026

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