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Discrete-Event Simulation for Performance Evaluation and Improvement of Gynecology Outpatient Departments: A Case Study in the Public Sector
(Universidad de la Costa, 2019-07-26)
Gynecology outpatient units are in charge of treating different gynecological diseases such as tumorous, cancer, urinary incontinence, gynecological pain, and abnormal discharge. On-time attention is thus needed to avoid ...
Use of six sigma methodology to reduce appointment lead-time in obstetrics outpatient department
(Universidad de la Costa, 2016-08-18)
This paper focuses on the issue of longer appointment lead-time in the obstetrics outpatient department of a maternal-child hospital in Colombia. Because of extended appointment lead-time, women with high-risk pregnancy ...
Costs and trends in the usage of biological therapy for rheumatoid arthritis - a retrospective study
(VALUE IN HEALTH 21, 2018)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the risk of depression and assess the relationship between comorbid depression, healthcare utilization and healthcare expenditures in patients with rheumatoid arthritis ...
Applying computer simulation modelling to minimizing appointment lead-time in elderly outpatient clinics: a case study
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2017)
Appointment lead-time is a pivotal parameter in elderly outpatient clinics. In this regard, delayed medical care may represent complications in the elderly population and the development of more severe diseases. However, ...
Discrete-event simulation to reduce waiting time in accident and emergency departments: a case study in a district general clinic
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2017)
Waiting time is a crucial performance metric in A&E departments. In this regard, longer waiting times are related to low patient satisfaction, high mortality rates and more severe physical health complications. To analyze ...
Diagnóstico de problemáticas asistenciales en clínicas y hospitales de Barranquilla
(Revista de salud pública, 2015-08-12)
Objetivo Identificar y evaluar las principales problemáticas asistenciales en clínicas y hospitales de la ciudad de Barranquilla, Colombia.
Método Estudio descriptivo aplicado a población de clínicas [23] y hospitales ...
A computer simulation approach to reduce appointment lead-time in outpatient perinatology departments: a case study in a maternal-child hospital
(Universidad De La Costa, 2017-06-25)
A significant problem in outpatient perinatology departments is the long waiting time for pregnant women to receive an appointment. In this respect, appointment delays are related to patient dissatisfaction, no shows and ...
Reducing appointment lead-time in an outpatient department of gynecology and obstetrics through discrete-event simulation: A case study
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2016)
Appointment lead-time is a critical variable in outpatient clinic services. In Gynecology and Obstetrics departments, longer appointment lead times are associated with lower patient satisfaction, the use of more complex ...
A methodology for the creation of integrated service networks in outpatient internal medicine
(Universidad de la Costa, 2015-12-02)
Extended patient waiting times for medical care in outpatient internal medicine has a direct impact on patient dissatisfaction. This issue has become increasingly relevant in Colombia where patient waiting times tend to ...
Using computer simulation to improve patient flow at an outpatient internal medicine department
(Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2016)
This paper presents the use of discrete-event simulation to support process improvements at an outpatient internal medicine department. This department is significantly effective upon treating patients; however, patient ...