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Abstract：
Background This study aimed to identify sustainability priorities within Oman\'s healthcare sector using the analytical hierarchy process (AHP) methodology. Mainly, it focused on assessing the relative importance of economic, environmental, and social factors and their sub-elements in sustaining Oman\'s healthcare system. Methodology A semi-quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed to collect data from 23 Omani healthcare experts with at least 10 years of experience in five different public hospitals in Oman. The AHP methodology was used to analyze pairwise comparisons of sustainability factors and derive their priorities. The consistency ratio was calculated to ensure the reliability of the analysis, and the transitivity rule was applied to address inconsistencies in pairwise comparisons. Results The findings revealed a strong emphasis on environmental and social sustainability, with economic considerations ranking comparatively lower. Circular practices emerged as a key priority within the environmental domain, while patient satisfaction stood out within the social domain. The analysis showed the integration between healthcare, environmental health, and societal well-being, emphasizing the need for holistic approaches to sustainability. Conclusions This study contributes to the understanding of healthcare sustainability by providing empirical evidence of stakeholder preferences within Oman\'s healthcare system. By quantitatively assessing the relative importance of economic, environmental, and social factors, it informs decision-making and resource allocation toward sustainable healthcare development. The findings also support the argument for integrated approaches to healthcare sustainability that balance economic efficiency with environmental protection and social inclusion.
摘要：
背景本研究旨在使用层次分析法（AHP）方法确定阿曼医疗保健部门的可持续性优先事项。主要是,它侧重于评估经济的相对重要性，环境,社会因素及其在维持阿曼医疗体系中的子要素。方法学半定量，采用横断面设计,从阿曼5家不同公立医院至少有10年经验的23名阿曼医疗保健专家那里收集数据.AHP方法用于分析可持续性因素的成对比较，并得出它们的优先级。计算一致性比率以确保分析的可靠性，并应用传递性规则来解决成对比较中的不一致问题。结果研究结果表明，人们非常重视环境和社会的可持续性，经济方面的考虑相对较低。循环做法成为环境领域的一个关键优先事项，而患者满意度在社会领域中脱颖而出。分析表明，医疗保健之间的整合，环境卫生,和社会福祉，强调需要采取整体的可持续性方法。结论本研究通过提供阿曼医疗保健系统中利益相关者偏好的经验证据，有助于对医疗保健可持续性的理解。通过定量评估经济的相对重要性，环境,和社会因素，它为可持续医疗保健发展提供决策和资源分配信息。研究结果还支持了医疗保健可持续性综合方法的论点，该方法可以平衡经济效率与环境保护和社会包容。
