Selection of Best Hospital in Mumbai for Tuberculosis Treatment using AHP Technique

Abstract

The healthcare sector in India is one of the largest sectors in the Indian economy where private sector dominates. Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB, is seen as one of the major health problems in the Indian health scenario. Treatment for the same has been progressing continuously. Tuberculosis being a bacterial infection requires antibiotics for treatment and prevention. Increasing sophistication of technology has also been playing a huge role in the treatment of tuberculosis. A survey was conducted for three known hospitals in the city of Mumbai, Maharashtra- Fortis Hospital, Apollo Hospital and Nanavati Hospital. A survey was done considering four factors- cost, infrastructure, quality and technology. Reasons for choosing these factors are elaborated upon ahead in the research paper. The data was collected through a primarysource where physical papers were circulated and responses collected were then analysed for the further process. Respondents were surveyed and their opinions on various factors as well as priorities of hospitals based on these factors were collected, analysed and processed for further understanding. By the way of conducting Analytic Hierarchy Process Method, it finds out which of these hospitals in Mumbai is preferred the most for its tuberculosis treatment. Keywords: Healthcare, Tuberculosis, treatment, survey, cost, infrastructure, quality, technology