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A method for projecting ambulatory visits to a family practice center
1Department of Family Practice, University of Kentuncky College of Medicine, Lexington 40536.
Family Medicine
|May 1, 1990
Abstract:
Family practice model centers serve multiple teaching, research, and patient care roles. Accurate projection of patient care demand should promote a center's efficiency. Clinic visit forecasts were performed for a university based family practice center using an exponential time series analytic model. The model provided reliable clinic projections for a one-year time horizon. The projections proved useful for administrative, educational, and academic governance purposes. Time series analysis is a useful and relatively easily implemented tool which can facilitate family practice center administration and support.