What makes health systems resilient? A qualitative analysis of the perspectives of Swiss NGOs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Resilience has become relevant than ever before with the advent of increasing and intensifying shocks on the health system and its amplified effects due to globalization. Using the example of non-state actors based in Switzerland, the aim of this study is to explore how and to what extent NGOs with an interest in global health have dealt with unexpected shocks on the health systems of their partner countries and to reflect on the practical implications of resilience for the multiple actors involved. Consequently, this paper analyses the key attributes of resilience that targeted investments may influence, and the different roles key stakeholders may assume to build resilience.

Methods

This is a descriptive and exploratory qualitative study analysing the perspectiv

SUBMITTER: Grimm PY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9134130 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature