Analyzing the Challenges in the Healthcare System of Bangladesh †

Abstract

This research aims to comprehensively analyze the influential challenges within the healthcare system of Bangladesh using the DEMATEL–ISM-based Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) approach. The Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) methodology will be used to identify, evaluate, and prioritize challenges that have a notable impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery in Bangladesh. The ISM methodology will help create hierarchical structures of challenges and explore the interdependencies among different factors. DEMATEL, a robust tool in decision science, will assist in understanding complex relationships among various criteria. Through this approach, this study intends to reveal the interconnections and causal relationships among different challenges, providing a systematic understanding of their impact on the healthcare system. Population growth was found to be the most challenging factor in the healthcare system of Bangladesh. The outcomes of this research are expected to contribute valuable insights to policymakers, healthcare practitioners, and stakeholders involved in the enhancement of the healthcare system in Bangladesh.