Title: Contribution to the assessment of resilience in hospitals: the case of the Batna-Algeria health sector

Authors: Yamina Heddar; Yousra Bouyelli; Mébarek Djebabra

Addresses: LRPI Laboratory, University of Batna 2, Algeria; Department of Transportation Engineering, Faculty of Technology Sciences, University of Mentouri, Constantine 1, Algeria ' LRPI Laboratory, University of Batna 2, Algeria; Institute of Health and Safety, University Chahid Mustafa Ben Boulaid of Batna 2, Algeria ' LRPI Laboratory, University of Batna 2, Algeria; Institute of Health and Safety, University Chahid Mustafa Ben Boulaid of Batna 2, Algeria

Abstract: The hospital environment is characterised by stressful situations and constant pressures. Resilience is essential for healthcare professionals to cope with these challenges and maintain their well-being and effectiveness. This study aims to assess the level of resilience and its relationship with socio-demographic factors among healthcare professionals working in hospitals in the Algerian province of Batna. To this end, a cross-sectional survey based on an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire (resilience scale-25) was conducted in healthcare settings of Batna-Algeria. Socio-demographic characteristics and resilience attributes were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicate, on the one hand, a low level of resilience among healthcare professionals (mean RS-25 score = 115.63) and, on the other, a significant relationship between resilience and socio-demographic factors (p < 0.05). Consequently, the hospitals studied need to adopt appropriate strategies to continuously improve healthcare professionals' resilience.

Keywords: resilience; healthcare professionals; socio-demographic factors; assessment; Algeria.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBCRM.2025.146409

International Journal of Business Continuity and Risk Management, 2025 Vol.15 No.2, pp.185 - 202

Received: 25 Apr 2024
Accepted: 24 Dec 2024
Published online: 28 May 2025 *

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