Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Disaster Med Public Health Prep. 2022 Jun;16(3):1073-1076. doi: 10.1017/dmp.2021.26. Epub 2021 Mar 23.
Due to the common instability caused by political and security issues, Lebanese hospitals have experienced acts of terrorism multiple times. The most recent Beirut Explosion even forced several hospitals to cease operations for the first time in decades-but studies show the preparedness levels for such attacks in similar countries are low.
The aim of this study is to explore the experience of Lebanese hospitals with terrorist attacks.
This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with various stakeholders to assess their experience with terrorist bombings. Data was analyzed using the thematic analysis method.
The researchers found that Lebanese hospitals vary greatly in their structures and procedures. Those differences are a function of 3 contextual factors: location, culture, and accreditation status. Hospitals found near 'dangerous zones' were more likely to be aware and to have better response to such events. A severe lack of communication, unity of command, and collaboration between stakeholders has made the process fragmented.
The researchers recommend a larger role for the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in this process, and the creation of a platform where Lebanese organizations can share their experiences to improve preparedness and resilience of the Lebanese healthcare system in the face of terrorism.
由于政治和安全问题导致的普遍不稳定，黎巴嫩医院多次遭遇恐怖袭击。最近的贝鲁特爆炸事件甚至迫使数十年来首次有几家医院停止运营——但研究表明，类似国家对这类袭击的准备程度较低。
本研究旨在探讨黎巴嫩医院遭遇恐怖袭击的经历。
本定性研究采用半结构化访谈，对不同利益攸关方进行评估，了解他们遭遇恐怖爆炸袭击的经历。使用主题分析方法对数据进行分析。
研究人员发现，黎巴嫩医院的结构和程序存在很大差异。这些差异是 3 个背景因素的函数：位置、文化和认证状态。那些位于“危险区域”附近的医院对这类事件的认识和反应能力更强。严重缺乏沟通、统一指挥和利益攸关方之间的合作，导致这一过程支离破碎。
研究人员建议卫生部在这一过程中发挥更大的作用，并创建一个平台，让黎巴嫩组织能够分享他们的经验，以提高黎巴嫩医疗保健系统面对恐怖主义时的准备和恢复能力。
