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Towards a configurable model for outpatient clinics:development of a parameterized discrete event simulation model for outpatient clinics
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Janssen, Cw Camiel |
| Copyright Year | 2014 |
| Abstract | In the last decades the landscape for hospitals has changed drastically. Hospitals have had to become more aware of their operations and efficiency as of budgetary-‐cuts and market dynamics. Simulation models can be used to evaluate what-‐if situation. It has been found that these simulation models are often developed for one specific situation. Due to their specific nature, these models can hardly be reused and maintained. In this thesis a methodology is presented in which four available models are combined into a configurable process model (C-‐EPC). This C-‐EPC constitutes the basis for a discrete event configurable simulation tool. The tool incorporates two main features: the construction and the running of the model. Using a range of test methods, it was found that the configurable tool produces models with the required configurations. A questionnaire amongst a small number of consultants showed the tool was significantly (p<0.1) better in terms of perceived usefulness, reusability, maintenance, time-‐intensity and needed amount of prior knowledge. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://pure.tue.nl/ws/files/46978502/781612-1.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
