Spatial equity and factors associated with intensive care unit bed allocation in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At present, unequal allocation of medical resources represents a major problem for medical service management in China and many other countries. Equity of intensive care unit (ICU) bed allocation is essential for timely and equitable access to medical care for critically ill patients. This study analysed the equity of ICU bed allocation in 31 provincial regions in China, and the associated factors, to provide a theoretical basis for improvement in the allocation of ICU beds.

Methods

The equity of ICU bed allocation was investigated in 31 provincial regions in China in 2021. The Gini coefficient combined with Lorenz curves were used to analyse the current status of ICU bed allocation by both population and service area. The spatial heterogeneity and aggregation of

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11439290 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature