Determining the Optimal Operational Concept in the Orthopedic Clinic Using Simulation.

Abstract

The total time a patient spends in an Orthopedio Clinic was studied using computer simulation. Patient arrival patterns, patient flow patterns, and time distributions were developed and the data was entered into a computer simulation program. Results of the simulation yielded insights into clinic dynamics. Proposed operational changes should significantly decrease the average patient total time in clinic from 74.54 (SD 16.32) minutes to 51.42 (SD 15.63) minutes, (p < .001, t test).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA372087

Entities

People

  • William B. Grimes

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Commerce
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • General Practice
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Literature Surveys
  • Medical Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Surgery
  • Surveys
  • Training

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  • Medicine

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  • Mathematics or Statistics
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