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Hospital disaster risk management improving strategies: A systematic review study
Somayeh Azarmi1, Simintaj Sharififar2, Amir Hosein Pishgooie3
1Health in Emergencies and Disasters Department, Faculty of Nursing, Aja University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0015-9025.
This study identified key strategies to enhance hospital disaster risk management. Implementing these findings can significantly improve hospital preparedness and resilience during emergencies.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Disaster Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Hospitals are critical infrastructure for disaster response, yet are vulnerable to disaster impacts.
- Maintaining hospital functionality during and after disasters is essential for effective emergency management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discover actionable strategies for improving hospital disaster risk management.
- To enhance the preparedness and resilience of healthcare facilities in disaster scenarios.
Main Methods:
- Systematic qualitative study employing thematic analysis.
- Comprehensive literature search of Persian and international databases (2010-2020).
- Keywords: Hospital, Disaster, Risk Management, Risk Reduction, Improvement, Strategy.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 24 selected articles revealed 33 subthemes classified into five main themes.
- Themes include organizational-managerial, preventive/risk reduction, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies.
- Identified strategies aim to bolster hospital performance during crises.
Conclusions:
- The identified strategies offer a framework for enhancing hospital disaster risk management.
- Implementation of these strategies is expected to improve overall hospital preparedness for various disaster types.
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