Optimal allocation of physicians improves accessibility and workload disparities in stroke care

Optimal allocation of physicians improves accessibility and workload disparities in stroke care

Abstract Background Inequalities in access to stroke care and the workload of physicians have been a challenge in recent times. This may be resolved by allocating physicians suitable for the expected demand. Therefore, this study analyzes whether reallocation using an optimization model reduces disp...

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Main Authors: Kazuki Ohashi, Toshiya Osanai, Kyohei Bando, Kensuke Fujiwara, Takumi Tanikawa, Yuji Tani, Soichiro Takamiya, Hirotaka Sato, Yasuhiro Morii, Tomoki Ishikawa, Katsuhiko Ogasawara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:International Journal for Equity in Health
Subjects:
Two-step floating catchment area method
Quadratic programming
Potential crowdedness index
Spatial accessibility
Mechanical thrombectomy
Primary Stroke center
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-02036-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-02036-9

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