ArticleBMJ open2017
Staffs' and managers' perceptions of how and when discrete event simulation modelling can be used as a decision support in quality improvement: a focus group discussion study at two hospital settings in Sweden.
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- Discrete-Event Simulation Modeling in Healthcare: A Comprehensive Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services.Implementation science : IS · 2019Article
- Reducing Pediatric ED Length of Stay by Reducing Diagnostic Testing: A Discrete Event Simulation Model.Pediatric quality & safetyArticle
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Abstract
objectiveTo explore healthcare staffs' and managers' perceptions of how and when discrete event simulation modelling can be used as a decision support in improvement efforts.
designTwo focus group discussions were performed.
settingTwo settings were included: a rheumatology department and an orthopaedic section both situated in Sweden.
participantsHealthcare staff and managers (n=13) from the two settings.
interventionsTwo workshops were performed, one at each setting. Workshops were initiated by a short introduction to simulation modelling. Results from the respective simulation model were then presented and discussed in the following focus group discussion.
resultsCategories from the content analysis are presented according to the following research questions: how and when simulation modelling can assist healthcare improvement? Regarding how, the participants mentioned that simulation modelling could act as a tool for support and a way to visualise problems, potential solutions and their effects. Regarding when, simulation modelling could be used both locally and by management, as well as a pedagogical tool to develop and test innovative ideas and to involve everyone in the improvement work.
conclusionsIts potential as an information and communication tool and as an instrument for pedagogic work within healthcare improvement render a broader application and value of simulation modelling than previously reported.
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