Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings
Objective(s): To define the main criteria for application of simulation in healthcare systems, especially in outpatient settings.Methods: This was a systematic review of the literature. The search involved the use of 3 keywords, namely simulation models, health care systems and outpatient services.R...
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Iranian Institute for Health Sciences Research
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| author | Aiinparast A. Tabibi S.J. Shahaneghi K. Arianejad M.B. |
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| description | Objective(s): To define the main criteria for application of simulation in healthcare systems, especially in outpatient settings.Methods: This was a systematic review of the literature. The search involved the use of 3 keywords, namely simulation models, health care systems and outpatient services.Results: The articles were categorized into 3 main groups:- Changes in patients arrival patterns,- Changes in resource allocation methods,- Changes in service delivery processes.The findings are presented in the light of the above headings.Conclusion: Literature show that simulation can be an effective decision-making tool and it can be employed usefully to improve the performance of the health system. It should be kept in mind, however, that a proper information system must be in place to facilitate access to information and to encourage participation by simulation experts and stakeholders such as clients, service providers, and decision makers. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c0a43cede05f44a1bedd66ca154546d42022-12-21T19:21:53ZfasIranian Institute for Health Sciences ResearchPayesh1680-76262008-45362008-04-017200Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settingsAiinparast A.0Tabibi S.J.1Shahaneghi K.2Arianejad M.B.3 Objective(s): To define the main criteria for application of simulation in healthcare systems, especially in outpatient settings.Methods: This was a systematic review of the literature. The search involved the use of 3 keywords, namely simulation models, health care systems and outpatient services.Results: The articles were categorized into 3 main groups:- Changes in patients arrival patterns,- Changes in resource allocation methods,- Changes in service delivery processes.The findings are presented in the light of the above headings.Conclusion: Literature show that simulation can be an effective decision-making tool and it can be employed usefully to improve the performance of the health system. It should be kept in mind, however, that a proper information system must be in place to facilitate access to information and to encourage participation by simulation experts and stakeholders such as clients, service providers, and decision makers.http://payeshjournal.ir/article-1-667-en.htmlsimulationhealth care systemsoutpatient services |
| spellingShingle | Aiinparast A. Tabibi S.J. Shahaneghi K. Arianejad M.B. Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings Payesh simulation health care systems outpatient services |
| title | Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings |
| title_full | Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings |
| title_fullStr | Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings |
| title_short | Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings |
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| topic | simulation health care systems outpatient services |
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