Modeling of healthcare systems: Past, current and future trends

Amr Arisha, Wael Rashwan

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Abstract

Increasing demand for healthcare services, due to changes in demographic shifts and constraints in healthcare funding, make it harder to manage effective, sustainable healthcare systems. Many healthcare modeling exercises have been undertaken with the aim of supporting the decision-making process. This paper reviews all of the 456 articles published by the Winter Simulation Conference over the past 48 years (1967-2015) on the subject of modeling and healthcare system simulation, and analyzes the relative frequency of approaches used. A multi-dimensional taxonomy is applied to encompass the modeling techniques, problem applications and decision levels reported in the articles. One of the most significant changes in the modeling of healthcare systems is the fact that Discrete-event Simulation (DES) is no longer used as an autonomous method, but rather as an integral part of the solution. The mixed-methods, hybrid and multi-paradigm approaches feature strongly in the current direction of modeling in healthcare systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2016 Winter Simulation Conference
Subtitle of host publicationSimulating Complex Service Systems, WSC 2016
EditorsTheresa M. Roeder, Peter I. Frazier, Robert Szechtman, Enlu Zhou
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1523-1534
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781509044863
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2016
Event2016 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2016 - Arlington, United States
Duration: 11 Dec 201614 Dec 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
Volume0
ISSN (Print)0891-7736

Conference

Conference2016 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington
Period11/12/1614/12/16

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