study also identified the existing and predominant cold chain practices in the Ghanaian healthcare sector and the significant challenges that beset efficient cold chain management in the healthcare sector in Ghana. The healthcare sector is the major beneficiary of the findings of this study. Stakeholders
of the healthcare sector, including healthcare
professionals and theGovernment, should adopt the research findings and seek to avert the challenges that beset efficient cold chain practice in the Ghanaian healthcare sector.
5.5 RecommendationsFrom
the findings of this study, below are the study’s recommendations. The Government should ensure that timely and sufficient funding is available to improve cold chain management efficiency. Healthcare professionals need to be trained and motivated to apply the best cold chain practices to enhance healthcare service delivery. Healthcare institutions should also invest in the management tools and necessary logistical support for the efficient cold chain management.
5.6 Limitations of the StudyDespite the wide contributions of this study
to knowledge and practice, it has limitations which are usual of research studies. One of the study's limitations had to do with the small sample size. Future studies could adopt a larger sample size to improve the credibility and reliability of the findings and widen the scope to other developing countries.
In addition, the data collected might potentially be affected by sampling and measurement errors.
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