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ArticleImplementation science : IS2019

Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services.

Nicole Moretto, Tracy A Comans, Angela T Chang, Shaun P O'Leary, Sonya Osborne, Hannah E Carter, David Smith, Tania Cavanagh, Dean Blond, Maree Raymer

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Nicole MorettoCentre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital campus, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia. N.Moretto@uq.edu.au.ORCID 0000-0001-7999-608X
Tracy A ComansCentre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital campus, Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia.
Angela T ChangMetro North Hospital and Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston, Queensland, 4029, Australia.
Shaun P O'LearyMetro North Hospital and Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston, Queensland, 4029, Australia.
Sonya OsborneSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, 4305, Australia.
Hannah E CarterAustralian Centre for Health Services Innovation, School of Public Health and Social Work, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, 4059, Australia.
David SmithWest Moreton Health, Ipswich, Queensland, 4305, Australia.
Tania CavanaghCairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia.
Dean BlondGold Coast Health, Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia.
Maree RaymerMetro North Hospital and Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston, Queensland, 4029, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundAdvanced physiotherapist-led services have been embedded in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient departments across Queensland, Australia, to ameliorate capacity constraints. Simulation modelling has been used to inform the optimal scale and professional mix of services required to match patient demand. The context and the value of simulation modelling in service planning remain unclear. We aimed to examine the adoption, context and costs of using simulation modelling recommendations to inform service planning.

methodsUsing an implementation science approach, we undertook a prospective, qualitative evaluation to assess the use of discrete event simulation modelling recommendations for service re-design and to explore stakeholder perspectives about the role of simulation modelling in service planning. Five orthopaedic and neurosurgical services in Queensland, Australia, were selected to maximise variation in implementation effectiveness. We used the consolidated framework for implementation research (CFIR) to guide the facilitation and analysis of the stakeholder focus group discussions. We conducted a prospective costing analysis in each service to estimate the costs associated with using simulation modelling to inform service planning.

resultsFour of the five services demonstrated adoption by inclusion of modelling recommendations into proposals for service re-design. Four CFIR constructs distinguished and two CFIR constructs did not distinguish between high versus mixed implementation effectiveness. We identified additional constructs that did not map onto CFIR. The mean cost of implementation was AU$34,553 per site (standard deviation = AU$737).

conclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the first time the context of implementing simulation modelling recommendations in a health care setting, using a validated framework, has been examined. Our findings may provide valuable insights to increase the uptake of healthcare modelling recommendations in service planning.

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Implementation ScienceModels, OrganizationalOutpatientsPlanning TechniquesQuality ImprovementAmbulatory CareDelivery of Health CareFocus GroupsHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansNeurosurgeryOrthopedicsQualitative ResearchQueenslandCostsDiscrete event simulationEconomic evaluationHospitalImplementationNeurosurgeryOrthopaedicsPhysiotherapy

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PMCPMC6688348

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