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Simulation Modelling in Healthcare: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Literature Reviews.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Effects of Lean Interventions Supported by Digital Technologies on Healthcare Services: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- Simulation modeling validity and utility in colorectal cancer screening delivery: A systematic review.Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA · 2020Pooled it
- Discrete Event Simulation-Based Resource Modelling in Health Technology Assessment.PharmacoEconomics · 2017Pooled it
- Hybrid modelling using simulation and machine learning in healthcare.Computers & operations research · 2026Review
- Discrete Event Simulation in R using the 'Simmer' Package for Health Economic Modelling: A Tutorial and Illustration in Colon Cancer.Applied health economics and health policy · 2025Review
- The potential impact of policies and structural interventions in reducing cardiovascular disease and mortality: a systematic review of simulation-based studies.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Article
- Incorporating Complexity and System Dynamics into Economic Modelling for Mental Health Policy and Planning.PharmacoEconomics · 2024Article
- Enhancing Hospital Efficiency and Patient Care: Real-Time Tracking and Data-Driven Dispatch in Patient Transport.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- An AI-based multiphase framework for improving the mechanical ventilation availability in emergency departments during respiratory disease seasons: a case study.International journal of emergency medicine · 2024Article
- Can computer simulation support strategic service planning? Modelling a large integrated mental health system on recovery from COVID-19.International journal of mental health systems · 2024Article
- A structured approach to applying systems analysis methods for examining implementation mechanisms.Implementation science communications · 2023Article
- Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS)on the influence of adjusting medical service fees on patients' choice of medical treatment.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- A configurable computer simulation model for reducing patient waiting time in oncology departments.Health systems (Basingstoke, England) · 2023Article
- Modelling vaccination capacity at mass vaccination hubs and general practice clinics: a simulation study.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Safety assessment for temporary hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A simulation approach.Safety science · 2022Article
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- How have Economic Evaluations in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Evolved Over Time? A Systematic Literature Review.Neurology and therapy · 2021Review
- Discrete-Event Simulation Modeling in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Rapid-cycle systems modeling to support evidence-informed decision-making during system-wide implementation.Implementation science communications · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundNumerous studies examine simulation modelling in healthcare. These studies present a bewildering array of simulation techniques and applications, making it challenging to characterise the literature.
objectiveThe aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the level of activity of simulation modelling in healthcare and the key themes.
methodsWe performed an umbrella review of systematic literature reviews of simulation modelling in healthcare. Searches were conducted of academic databases (JSTOR, Scopus, PubMed, IEEE, SAGE, ACM, Wiley Online Library, ScienceDirect) and grey literature sources, enhanced by citation searches. The articles were included if they performed a systematic review of simulation modelling techniques in healthcare. After quality assessment of all included articles, data were extracted on numbers of studies included in each review, types of applications, techniques used for simulation modelling, data sources and simulation software.
resultsThe search strategy yielded a total of 117 potential articles. Following sifting, 37 heterogeneous reviews were included. Most reviews achieved moderate quality rating on a modified AMSTAR (A Measurement Tool used to Assess systematic Reviews) checklist. All the review articles described the types of applications used for simulation modelling; 15 reviews described techniques used for simulation modelling; three reviews described data sources used for simulation modelling; and six reviews described software used for simulation modelling. The remaining reviews either did not report or did not provide enough detail for the data to be extracted.
conclusionSimulation modelling techniques have been used for a wide range of applications in healthcare, with a variety of software tools and data sources. The number of reviews published in recent years suggest an increased interest in simulation modelling in healthcare.
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