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Aiinparast A., Tabibi S.J., Shahaneghi K., Arianejad M.B.. Simulation in healthcare systems: application in outpatient settings. Payesh 2008; 7 (2)
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Abstract: (5524 Views)
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.
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.
type of study: Descriptive |
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2008/04/15
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2008/04/15
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