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Discrete event simulation in the health policy and management program
1Department of Medical Informatics, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands. siebren.groothuis@mi.unimaas.nl
Methods of Information in Medicine
|February 24, 2001
Summary
Discrete event simulation training using MedModel significantly improved health care students' knowledge of workflow analysis and design. This essential training was highly valued by students in their health policy and management program.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy and Management
- Healthcare Systems Engineering
Background:
- Effective analysis and design of healthcare workflows are crucial for efficient health service delivery.
- Students in Health Policy and Management require practical skills in workflow process evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and evaluate a discrete event simulation training program for health sciences students.
- To assess the impact of simulation training on students' ability to analyze and design healthcare workflows.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a discrete event simulation training using MedModel over two academic years.
- Systematic evaluation of the training program through student assessments.
Main Results:
- The simulation training demonstrably enhanced students' knowledge of healthcare workflow analysis and design.
- Students perceived the training as a highly valuable component of their academic program.
Conclusions:
- Discrete event simulation is an effective pedagogical tool for teaching healthcare workflow analysis and design.
- The training program successfully equipped students with essential skills for managing healthcare processes.