Simulation has become a popular research tool in process management, particularly for process flow optimisation. According to Maria 1 ”A simulation of a system is the operation of a model of the system”. It presents a lucrative mechanism for problem-solving particularly for complex and unmanageable problems. It is a flexible methodology that can be used to examine the performance of proposed business activities and observe their interactions with other components. Simulation can offer insight to business managers and provide evidence to justify an investment or adoption of a particular process or service.
According to Pedgen et al. 2, simulation can have several objectives. It can be used to give insight into how a system operates and to develop new …show more content…
Additionatelly, the objective can also be to test new concepts before you apply them and to receive feedback of the system without disturbing it.
Simulation has a broad application potential in healthcare, classified in a few major directions, formed around different disciplines. Each direction may have its own sub-directions as well. Barjis 3 describes four main areas for
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simulation in healthcare: clinical simulation, operational simulation, managerial simulation and educational simulation. Those areas are described in more detail in section two.
The objective of this paper is to show how simulation is applied to the structures and processes of healthcare, and how it can be used to improve patient care, safety and time. Through a systematic review of various articles on the topic, we explore simulation techniques, focusing on its use and applicability, especially in the optimization of healthcare processes. We compare simulation with alternative methods such as patient flow analysis and evaluate their maturity and future in health care. Our experience working with simulation will also be
According to Pedgen et al. 2, simulation can have several objectives. It can be used to give insight into how a system operates and to develop new …show more content…
Additionatelly, the objective can also be to test new concepts before you apply them and to receive feedback of the system without disturbing it.
Simulation has a broad application potential in healthcare, classified in a few major directions, formed around different disciplines. Each direction may have its own sub-directions as well. Barjis 3 describes four main areas for
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simulation in healthcare: clinical simulation, operational simulation, managerial simulation and educational simulation. Those areas are described in more detail in section two.
The objective of this paper is to show how simulation is applied to the structures and processes of healthcare, and how it can be used to improve patient care, safety and time. Through a systematic review of various articles on the topic, we explore simulation techniques, focusing on its use and applicability, especially in the optimization of healthcare processes. We compare simulation with alternative methods such as patient flow analysis and evaluate their maturity and future in health care. Our experience working with simulation will also be