Neutrosophic Modeling of Healthcare Resource Allocation

Abstract

The main purpose of this study consisted in the implementation of neutrosophic logic as the central axis for the creation of a neutrosophic model, supported by the AHP method, for the allocation of beds in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of an emergency room located in the city of Babahoyo. The principles and contributions of neutrosophic logic are introduced and applied to effectively deal with the uncertainty and ambiguity inherent to resource allocation in a highly complex hospital environment. The synergy between the AHP methodology and the approaches proposed by neutrosophy has allowed the formulation of a model that enables informed and equitable decision-making in circumstances characterized by a shortage of ICU beds. This model ensures not only the provision of optimal care to patients but also the effective management of available resources. The results of this study not only confirm the effectiveness of neutrosophic logic in the scientific field for solving complex problems but also highlight its relevance in clinical practice in the hospital context.

Keywords

• neutrosophy
• resource allocation
• intensive care unit
• ahp method
• hospital decision making