| Chapter title | A semi-open queueing network approach to the analysis of patient flow in healthcare systems |
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| Authors | Xie, H., Chaussalet, T.J. and Rees, M. |
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| Abstract | In this paper, we present a modelling framework for patient flow in a healthcare system using semi-open queueing network models, which introduces a total bed constraint, above which new patients will be refused admission. Hence this model provides a realistic representation of a real system. This approach enables us to have access to a range of established methods that deals with queueing network models. We demonstrate the usefulness of the model in the context of a geriatric department and show that hospital managers can use this model to gain better understanding of the dynamics of patient flow and to study potential long-term impacts of policy changes. |
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| Book title | Proceedings of the 20th IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems. IEEE CBMS 2007, Maribor, Slovenia, 20-22 June 2007 |
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| Page range | 719-724 |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| Publisher | IEEE |
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| Published | 2007 |
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| Place of publication | Los Alamitos, USA |
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| ISBN | 0769529054 |
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| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1109/CBMS.2007.12 |
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