Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 2. Assistant Professor, Department of Health Services Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Health Services Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran,
4 4. Professor, Department of Health Services Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Introduction:
Resilience is the capacity to anticipate, prevent, absorb, adapt, and transform in response to shocks and crises while maintaining essential health services. Initially emphasized during Ebola, it gained prominence during COVID-19. This study explores and clarifies the concept of hospital resilience in crises and disasters, highlighting its role in strengthening health systems.
Method:
A comprehensive conceptual review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and Persian sources. Keywords included resilience, Crisis and Disaster, hospital, and their Persian equivalents. From 1,217 articles, 211 were relevant, and after further filtering, 23 articles were analyzed. Definitions, characteristics, and goals were extracted, redundant concepts removed, and key themes synthesized related to resilience strategies and tools.
Results:
Findings showed that adaptive, absorptive, and transformative capacities are key for resilience. Preparedness, anticipation, monitoring, and learning are essential tools. Features like risk awareness, robustness, redundancy, coordination, and recovery were identified, with responsiveness being the ultimate goal. Strengthening these capacities can enhance health system resilience.
Conclusion:
hospital resilience is multidimensional, involving capacities supported by proactive tools. Emphasizing adaptive capacity and improving coordination and awareness are vital for effective crisis and disaster management.
Keywords: Resilience, hospital, crises and disasters
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