Decision‐Making in Public Health Crises: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta‐Ethnography
Ehmaidy Al qaf'an, Stewart Alford, Holly A Mack, David Lim · 2026
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Ehmaidy Al qaf'an, Stewart Alford, Holly Mack, and David Lim gather in 2026 how health leaders decide in a public crisis. Crisis calls are made in doubt, under time squeeze, and with thin means. Past work on the theme is scattered, so the team ran a count of story-based studies and wove their themes as one.
Twenty-one studies met the rules. Seven decision models were in use, with bend-as-you-go and proof-based forms in the lead. Eight drivers shaped the picks, with knowledge and urgency the top pair, locked in a tug. Most proof came from COVID-19 and rich lands, which caps how far the finds travel. The team urges live proof feeds and bend-ready skill for timely, fair calls.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Ehmaidy Al qaf'an, Stewart Alford, Holly A Mack, David Lim |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 112 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |