Allocation of resources for health care in COVID-19 pandemic times: integrative review

• Published in: Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem Vol. 73; no. suppl 2; p. e20200244
• Main Authors: Silva, Karla Rona da, Souza, Fernanda Gonçalves de, Roquete, Fátima Ferreira, Faria, Shirlei Moreira da Costa, Peixoto, Bruno César Ferreira, Vieira, Adriane
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem 2020
• Subjects: Betacoronavirus; Coronavirus; Coronavirus Infections - epidemiology; COVID-19; Delivery of Health Care; Health Services; Humans; Pandemics; Pneumonia, Viral - epidemiology; Public Policy; Resource Allocation; Resource Allocation - methods; SARS-CoV-2
• ISSN: 0034-7167; 1984-0446
• DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0244

To analyze information on resource allocation in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, published in indexed scientific journals, from December 2019 to March 2020. This is an integrative literature review, which took place in March 2020. All databases were investigated and studies were found only in MEDLINE. After applying the established criteria, six articles were selected. It was evident that the allocation of resources is carried out as the demands emerge. The fragility in presenting scientific-methodological evidence that can guide decision makers for assertive allocation of available resources is highlighted. The results showed that studies on this subject are incipient and need to be expanded. The need for health organizations and area authorities to be better prepared for the proper use of available resources, with allocation based on scientific evidence and maximization of resources is indicated.