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Identifying essential resource parameters for pandemic preparedness and response: an international Delphi study
Berend H H Beishuizen1,2, Mart L Stein3, Joeri S Buis3
1Centre for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven, The Netherlands berend.beishuizen@rivm.nl.
BMJ Open
|December 15, 2024
Summary
Essential resources for pandemic preparedness were identified through expert consensus. This study highlights the importance of integrating public health and clinical perspectives for effective pandemic planning and response.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Resource Management
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical gaps in healthcare and public health resource management.
- Resource scarcity significantly hinders pandemic response, leading to increased transmission and adverse health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify essential resource parameters for pandemic preparedness and response.
- To establish core components for pandemic resource modeling in the context of viral respiratory illnesses.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review followed by a Delphi study.
- Two expert panels (public health experts and clinicians) participated in structured questionnaires and consensus rounds.
- Resources were categorized into material, human, and pharmaceutical.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on 40 resource parameters (17 material, 14 human, 9 pharmaceutical).
- Disagreements on 13 parameters highlighted differing priorities between public health experts and clinicians.
- Key additional resources included personal protective equipment, primary care resources, and mechanical ventilation.
Conclusions:
- High consensus indicates shared goals in pandemic resource planning.
- Consulting diverse expert backgrounds (public health and clinical) is crucial for comprehensive pandemic preparedness.
- Incorporating identified resources enhances pandemic models for improved planning and training.
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