ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Assessment of Rapid Antigen Diagnostic Tests at Mass Events: Identifying Optimal Floor Plan Configurations for Enhanced Efficiency.
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objectivesThe COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for rapid, efficient testing methods at large-scale events to control virus spread. This study leverages queueing theory to explore how different floor plan configurations affect the efficiency of Rapid Antigen Diagnostic Test (RADT) centers at mass gatherings, aiming to enhance throughput and minimize wait times.
methodsEmploying the
resultsThe findings demonstrated that the U-shaped layout was more efficient than the straight-line configuration, reducing the average time from sample collection to results acquisition-1.6 minutes in the U-shaped layout versus 1.8 minutes in the straight-line layout. The efficiency of the U-shaped layout was particularly notable at the results stage, with statistically significant differences (
conclusionsThe study confirms the feasibility of implementing RADT procedures at mass gatherings and identifies the U-shaped floor plan as the optimal configuration. This layout significantly enhances testing efficiency and effectiveness, suggesting its suitability for future large-scale testing scenarios. The research contributes to optimizing mass testing strategies, vital for public health emergency management during pandemics.
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