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Table 1 Definition of factors that developed and enhanced systems resilience

From: The rise of resilient healthcare research during COVID-19: scoping review of empirical research

Resilience Capacity

Definition

Structure

The structures that support work and practice within the organisation, including resources, equipment, technology, and governance systems.

Learning

The provision of learning activities and learning opportunities.

Alignment

The various adaptations introduced to bring in line the different external and situational circumstances of what is required at a given time.

Coordination

How teams facilitate and organise work within and between teams and organisations.

Leadership

How leaders facilitate, support, motivate and contribute to the organisation.

Risk awareness

The extent to which an organisation understands and is prepared for risk.

Involvement

The involvement of patients and families in decision-making and adaptations to meet the needs of patients.

Communication

The systems used to translate information within and between teams and organisations.

  1. Adapted from Lyng et al. [30]