A decision support simulation model for the management of an elective surgery waiting system.

Full Abstract

This paper describes the design of a simulation model to provide decision support for the scheduling of patients waiting for elective surgery in the public hospital system. Patients nominated for surgery by doctors are categorised by urgency and type of operation. The simulation model can be used as an operational tool to match hospital availability and patient need. It can also be used to report upon the performance of the system, and as a planning tool to compare the effectiveness of alternative policies in this multi-criteria decision environment.

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Author information

Author/s: Everett, J E (JE);

Affiliation: Department of Information Management and Marketing, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Australia. jeverett(-atsign-)ecel.uwa.edu.au

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Health care management science (Health Care Manag Sci), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Apr; vol 5 (issue 2) : pp 89-95

Dates: Created 2002/05/07; Completed 2002/05/28; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 11993751, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Appointments and Schedules
Australia
Computer Simulation
Decision Support Systems, Management - organization & administration
Hospital Information Systems
Hospitals, Public - organization & administration; utilization
Humans

Models, Statistical
National Health Programs
Needs Assessment
Patient Selection
Software Design
Surgical Procedures, Elective - utilization
Waiting Lists

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