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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 166-177 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Health Systems |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 17 Jun 2016 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Oct 2016 |
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Keywords
- mixing operational research methods
- OR
- discrete event simulation
- DES
- system dynamics
- SD
- radiotherapy treatment planning modelling
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Lessons from mixing OR methods in practice : using DES and SD to explore a radiotherapy treatment planning process. / Morgan, Jennifer Sian; Belton, Val; Howick, Susan.
In: Health Systems, Vol. 5, No. 3, 31.10.2016, p. 166-177.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Lessons from mixing OR methods in practice
T2 - Health Systems
AU - Morgan, Jennifer Sian
AU - Belton, Val
AU - Howick, Susan
PY - 2016/10/31
Y1 - 2016/10/31
N2 - Mixing Operational Research (OR) methods is becoming more commonplace. Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) and System Dynamics (SD) are popular modelling methods previously applied to a range of situations for various purposes, which are starting to be mixed in healthcare. However, the practicalities of mixing DES and SD in practice remain unclear. Radiotherapy treatment is a complex multi-stage process where technology and best practice continue to evolve. This paper describes a project undertaken to explore the treatment planning process using mixed OR methods. It presents insights obtained through mixing OR methods within a real world project. The model development process, the role of each modelling method, and the benefits of undertaking a mixed OR methods project design are described. Lessons for mixing DES and SD, and more generally mixing OR methods, are discussed.
AB - Mixing Operational Research (OR) methods is becoming more commonplace. Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) and System Dynamics (SD) are popular modelling methods previously applied to a range of situations for various purposes, which are starting to be mixed in healthcare. However, the practicalities of mixing DES and SD in practice remain unclear. Radiotherapy treatment is a complex multi-stage process where technology and best practice continue to evolve. This paper describes a project undertaken to explore the treatment planning process using mixed OR methods. It presents insights obtained through mixing OR methods within a real world project. The model development process, the role of each modelling method, and the benefits of undertaking a mixed OR methods project design are described. Lessons for mixing DES and SD, and more generally mixing OR methods, are discussed.
KW - mixing operational research methods
KW - OR
KW - discrete event simulation
KW - DES
KW - system dynamics
KW - SD
KW - radiotherapy treatment planning modelling
U2 - 10.1057/hs.2016.4
DO - 10.1057/hs.2016.4
M3 - Article
VL - 5
SP - 166
EP - 177
JO - Health Systems
JF - Health Systems
SN - 2047-6965
IS - 3
ER -