Prioritization of hospital resilience indicators for disaster preparedness: a fuzzy Delphi-AHP approach in Iranian public hospitals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospitals play a pivotal role in response to disasters. It must possess high resilience to maintain functionality during geophysical and environmental hazards. Identification and prioritization of key resilience indicators is essential for enhancing hospital preparedness, especially in disaster-prone regions like Iran.

Objective

This study aimed to systematically identify and prioritize hospital resilience indicators in Iranian governmental hospitals using experts' opinion and multi-criteria decision-making techniques.

Methods

A descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024, involving 50 experts, including hospital supervisors, HSE officers, technical/facilities managers, and administrators with diverse educational backgrounds (Bachelor

SUBMITTER: Nakhaeipour M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664254 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature