Sustainability-Oriented Strategic Management in Healthcare: A Thematic Review for Systemic Transformation

In the era of globalisation, the healthcare sector has gained increasing prominence due to a convergence of influential factors such as rapid technological advancements, demographic shifts, rising demand for services, and escalating hospital costs. These dynamics have brought the issue of long-term sustainability in healthcare delivery to the forefront. To ensure sustainability while maintaining a balance between cost and quality, strategic management practices have become indispensable. Such practices enable healthcare organisations to analyse external opportunities and threats, assess internal capabilities, and develop competitive strategies. This review examines strategic management approaches in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to organisational resilience and performance. Particular attention is given to the role of strategic intelligence in sustaining healthcare operations. By synthesising current literature, this review enhances understanding of how sustainability-oriented strategic models can guide healthcare institutions in adapting to increasingly complex and resource-constrained environments.