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The Future Hospital in Global Health Systems: The Future Hospital as an Entity
N J Sebire1, A Adams2, L Arpiainen3
1Digital Research and Informatics Unit, NIHR Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre at UCL, London, UK.
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management
|January 3, 2025
Summary
Future hospital planning must adapt to changing populations, technology, and design. Optimizing patient-centered care and equitable access requires strategic decisions for high-income and low-income countries.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Hospital Design
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Healthcare systems are rapidly evolving, with hospitals remaining central to care delivery.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted hospital importance and revealed limitations, alongside technology's transformative potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore strategies for maximizing hospital benefits in diverse global settings.
- To identify key factors influencing future hospital adaptation and development.
Main Methods:
- Multidisciplinary perspective integrating evolving roles, technology, and design concepts.
- Analysis of challenges and opportunities in high-income (HIC) and low- and medium-income country (LMIC) contexts.
Main Results:
- Hospitals must balance high-quality, patient-centered care with equitable access.
- Adaptation requires considering demographic shifts, disease profiles, and technological advancements.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing future hospital planning, construction, and design is crucial for effective healthcare delivery worldwide.
- Strategic compromises may be necessary to balance competing functions in hospital development.
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