J Korean Med Sci.  2020 Nov;35(44):e387. 10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e387.

A Systematic Narrative Review of Comprehensive Preparedness Strategies of Healthcare Resources for a Large Resurgence of COVID-19 Nationally, with Local or Regional Epidemics: Present Era and Beyond

• Yoon YK
• Lee J
• Kim SI
• Peck KR

• KMID: 2508767
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.2020.35.e387

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has penetrated our daily lives, leading us to a new normal era. The unexpected impact of COVID-19 has posed a unique challenge for the health care system, bringing innovation around the world. Considering the current pandemic pattern, comprehensive preparedness strategies of healthcare resources need to be implemented to prepare for a large resurgence of COVID-19 within a short time. With the unprecedented spread of the new pandemic and the impending influenza season, scientific evidence-based schemes need to be developed through cooperation, coordination, and solidarity. Based on the early experience with the current pandemic, this narrative interpretive review of qualitative studies suggests a 6-domain plan to establish a better health care system that is prepared to deal with the current and future public health crises. The 6 domains are medical institutions, medical workforce, medical equipment, COVID-19 surveillance, data and information application, and governance structure.

Keyword

COVID-19; Healthcare Crisis Resource Management; Healthcare Systems; Pandemic; Health Resources

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  Fig. 1 Domains of comprehensive healthcare system preparedness for a large resurgence of COVID-19.COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019.

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  Fig. 2 Flow diagram of the literature selection process for the systematic narrative review.

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