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This study aims to identify and rank competitive advantages for hospital hotels in Islamic countries, focusing on Iran.

June 14, 2026Open Access

Identifying and Ranking the Competitive Advantages of Hospital Hotels in Islamic Countries using the DEMATEL Method (An Iranian Case Study)

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This study aims to identify and rank competitive advantages for hospital hotels in Islamic countries, focusing on Iran.
Used the DEMATEL method for pairwise comparisons to assess relationships among criteria.
Gathered expert judgment from hospital hotel managers, employees, and Ministry of Health officials.
Constructed and normalized a Direct Influence Matrix to analyze influences among identified criteria.
'Treatment Measures' and 'Family Hospitality' ranked as the most influential factors in service quality.
'Halal Financing' and 'Worship Arrangements' deemed the most dependent on other criteria.
Criteria such as 'Patient Relationships' and 'Halal Nutrition' emerged as central for competitive advantage.

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Randomized trial identifies key factors enhancing competitive advantages in hospital hotels, suggesting improvements for management strategies.

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Randomized trial identifies key factors enhancing competitive advantages in hospital hotels, suggesting improvements for management strategies.