The management of external marketing communication instruments in health care services

J Med Life. 2016 Apr-Jun;9(2):137-40.

Abstract

In order to become known and attract consumers, a health care organization has to develop suitable external communication campaigns. Consequently, management instruments are employed to effectively evaluate the success of a campaign. The BCG Matrix, SWOT analysis and the Gantt Diagram were used in this paper to ensure the consistency and accuracy of the external communication process at an empirical level.

Keywords: BCG Matrix; Gantt Diagram; SWOT analysis; external marketing communication; health care services.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Communication*
  • Humans
  • Marketing of Health Services*