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Hospital Resilience after the 2015 Earthquake in Nepal: Results from Semi-structured Interviews with Hospital Staff

Summary

The research paper delves into the topic of hospital resilience following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Its primary goal was to examine the resilience of a tertiary hospital, as perceived by its staff, in the aftermath of the earthquake. The research aimed to highlight that hospital resilience arises from a combination of both spontaneous and pre-planned adjustments, alongside the interplay with individual resilience. It emphasizes that frameworks and strategies to enhance hospital resilience should prioritize adaptability in response, with a central focus on the well-being of hospital staff for sustainable disaster response and improved resilience overall.

Categories:

Research Paper


Publisher:

Frontiers in Public Health


Published Year:

2021