Feasibility Study of Outpatient Clinic Simulation Model.
Abstract
The objectives of the study were to obtain a computer simulation model of outpatient flow from the developer at the University of Massachusetts, to determine the feasibility of collecting the needed input data and of validating the model, and to obtain an estimate of the model's usefulness in an Army clinic setting. The model was obtained and modified to run on a CDC 6500 computer. It was determined that it was feasible to obtain the necessary input data. Data was obtained from an Army orthopedic clinic, and the initial simulations generated a total patient time-in-clinic of 53.8 minutes; actual time-in-clinic on two separate days was 67.5 and 60.0 minutes, respectively. It was concluded that the model was probably useful in an Army clinic, that input data collection was feasible, and that detailed model validation was not required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA006106
Entities
People
- Richard B. Stuart
Organizations
- Academy of Health Sciences