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MATHEMATICAL MODELING: THE CASE OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT WAITING TIMES

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 April 2012

Morgan E. Lim ,
Tim Nye ,
James M. Bowen ,
Jerry Hurley ,
Ron Goeree  and
Jean-Eric Tarride
Morgan E. Lim
Affiliation:
McMaster University email: limme@mcmaster.ca
Tim Nye
Affiliation:
McMaster University
James M. Bowen
Affiliation:
McMaster University
Jerry Hurley
Affiliation:
McMaster University
Ron Goeree
Affiliation:
McMaster University
Jean-Eric Tarride
Affiliation:
McMaster University
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A decision analytic model often comprises a significant part of a health technology assessment. As health technology assessment in the hospital setting evolves, there is an increased need for modeling methods that account for patient care pathways and interactions between patients and their environment. For example, an evaluation of a computed tomography (CT) scanner for a new indication would need to consider the current and increased demand of the machine and how that may affect service in other areas of the hospital. This problem solving approach views “problems” through a systems perspective.

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International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care , Volume 28 , Issue 2 , April 2012 , pp. 93 - 109
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2012

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