Measuring efficiency of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objectives The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented loss of life and a severe economic downturn across the globe. Countries have adopted various social distancing and vaccination policies to reduce the spread of the disease and lessen the impact on healthcare systems. The world should work together to confront the disaster and challenge of COVID-19. Methods This study uses stochastic frontier analysis to measure the efficiency and influencing factors of the global response to COVID-19 epidemics and to provide follow-up strategies and reference guidelines. Results The results of this study show that (1) the average efficiency of the global response to COVID-19 is not good, with significant space for improvement of up to 60%; (2) adequate medical supplies and equipment can reduce mortality; (3) the initial implementation of social distancing policies and wearing masks can effectively reduce the infection rate; and (4) as infection rates and vaccination rates increase so that most people have basic immunity to COVID-19, the epidemic will gradually be reduced. Conclusions As the world becomes more aware of the COVID-19 disease, humans will gradually return to normal social interaction and lifestyles. The results of this study are expected to provide a reference for the future direction of the global fight against epidemics and the improvement of public health policies.

Measuring Hospital Efficiency During Covid-19 Pandemic in Indonesia

“…Hospital administration should adopt and expand the use of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring technologies (Arsenault et al, 2022;Tortorella et al, 2023;Wu, 2023b). The pandemic had demonstrated the potential of telemedicine as a primary care medium for non-emergency consultations, challenging the traditional perception of it as a supplementary method of care (Bokolo, 2021;Mahmoud et al, 2022;Phillips et al, 2023).…”

“…This entailed maintaining a diverse revenue portfolio (Kruse & Jeurissen, 2020). In addition to provide direct care services, hospitals had the potential to forge collaborations with technology businesses to cultivate healthcare applications, and capitalise on their specialised knowledge in patient care (Piubello Orsini et al, 2021;Wu, 2023b). Another potential revenue stream can be generated through the provision of advisory services, healthcare training modules, and workshops.…”