Implementation of simulation modelling to improve service planning in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Advanced physiotherapist-led services have been embedded in specialist orthopaedic and neurosurgical outpatient departments across Queensland, Australia, to ameliorate capacity constraints. Simulation modelling has been used to inform the optimal scale and professional mix of services required to match patient demand. The context and the value of simulation modelling in service planning remain unclear. We aimed to examine the adoption, context and costs of using simulation modelling recommendations to inform service planning.

Methods

Using an implementation science approach, we undertook a prospective, qualitative evaluation to assess the use of discrete event simulation modelling recommendations for service re-design and to explore stakeholder perspectives about

SUBMITTER: Moretto N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6688348 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature