Application of delphi method and analytic hierarchy process in constructing index system for allocation of nuclear emergency medical resources of Sichuan

Objective: To apply the delphi method and analytic hierarchy process to establish a system for allocation of nuclear emergency medical resources of Sichuan, and to provide a scientific basis for evaluating the rescue capability of Sichuan nuclear emergency. Methods: Delphi method was used to select the index and establish evaluation index system; AHP was used to determine the weights of the index. Results: Through the Delphi method and analytic hierarchy process, the system of allocation of nuclear emergency medical resources in Sichuan province was finally established, including 6 primary indexes, 13 secondary indexes and 85 third grade indexes. Conclusion: The index system has reasonable structure and comprehensive contents, reflecting the core information of nuclear emergency medical resource allocation in Sichuan province, which can provide a basis for the application of this index system. (authors)