Healthcare systems and Covid19: Lessons to be learnt from efficient countries.

摘要: Background The novel coronavirus is rapidly spreading over the world and puts health systems of countries under intense pressure. High hospitalization levels due to pandemic outbreak have caused intensive care units work above capacity. Purpose A data envelopment analysis (DEA) based modelling approach was developed evaluate effectiveness regions (i.e. city, country or clinical commissioning groups) against outbreak. objective enable related authorities better manage struggle put in place emergency action plans immediately. Methodology/approach DEA method used measure efficiency scores countries. Super also applied on level efficiencies they achieved. Sixteen were selected that been facing with Covid19 for at least 5 consecutive weeks after their 100th confirmed case. Results total 80 models developed, is, 16 each week. percentage efficient decreased dramatically time, from 43.75% first week 25% fifth Unlike most European countries, China South Korea increased implementing all necessary measures. Conclusion This study sheds light into understanding policies adopted by management strategy dealing pandemic. Our model will political leaders identify inadequate as quickly possible learn peers more effective decisions.