Improving resource allocation in the precision medicine Era: a simulation-based approach using R.
Per Med
; 21(3): 151-161, 2024.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39051663
ABSTRACT
The application of personalized medicine in developing countries is a major challenge, especially for those with poor economic status. A critical factor in improving the application of personalized medicine is the efficient allocation of resources. In healthcare systems, optimizing resource allocation without compromising patient care is paramount. This tutorial employs a simulation-based approach to evaluate the efficiency of bed allocation within a hospital setting. Utilizing a patient arrival model with an exponential distribution, we simulated patient trajectories to examine system bottlenecks, particularly focusing on waiting times. Initial simulations painted a scenario of an 'unstable' system, where waiting times and queue lengths surged due to the limited number of available beds. This research offers insights for hospital management on resource optimization leading to improved patient care.
[Box see text].
Palabras clave
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Simulación por Computador
/
Asignación de Recursos
/
Medicina de Precisión
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Per Med
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Egipto