Application of Concepts of the Analytic Hierarchy Process in Decision-Making

Abstract The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) is one of the multi-criteria methods with tools that are effective for decision-making in complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). This approach, combination other available methods, such as Utrecht Method, allows medical professionals and patients themselves to take a balanced choice special treatment health control. particularly important pregnant women who suffer from nausea vomiting during pregnancy (NVP). mechanisms toxicosis occur, way have certain uncertainties. process therapeutic care must consider several factors, determination which result collaboration between patient healthcare provider. paper presents results study regarding use ginger medicinal plant helping woman NVP symptoms. research was conducted using original questionnaire according methodology proposed by developers Method. chosen respondents were experience treating women. capabilities shown an example analyzing benefits, risks, side effects pregnancy. two methodological approaches allowed successfully connect proven facts CAM therapy subjective assessment all stakeholders. demonstrates this approach uses structuring hierarchical decision elements weighing criteria involved issue. article examines practicality effectiveness AHP when making decisions improvement condition NVP, summarizes quantitative qualitative indicators method. presented choosing optimized strategy supporting through therapy.