Background This study aims at analyzing the efficiency of the health systems of 31 European
countries in treating COVID-19, for the period January 1, 2020–January 1, 2021, by …

The existing studies on network data envelopment analysis (DEA) generally adopt radial or
non-radial approaches to capture internal structures of production systems. To our …

The ongoing outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has been deeply impacting health systems
worldwide. In this context, it is pivotal to measure the efficiency of different nations' response …

Background Sanctions have direct and indirect impacts on people's lives. Therefore, the
health systems of countries targeted by sanctions must respond effectively. This study …

Background Building continuity of care by enabling optimal collaboration between hospitals
and community pharmacies is critical. However, existing research on healthcare efficiency …

Background Altogether, 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for
action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. Goal 3 is crucial in …

The objective of this paper was to investigate the existence of a trade-off between health
system resilience and the economic efficiency of the health system, using data for 173 …

Objectives The objective of the research is to assess the technical efficiency of national
health systems in OECD member countries and to provide ideas to improve the efficiency of …

Objective The present study aimed to evaluate the operational efficiency of public hospitals
in Fujian Province and the factors responsible for the inefficiency of these hospitals and …

Healthcare organizations must operate efficiently to provide affordable care without
compromising their sustainability and competitiveness. The purpose of this is to measure the …