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Applying systems engineering to implement an evidence-based intervention at a community health center
Shin-Ping Tu1, Sherry Feng, Richard Storch
1Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA. shinping@uw.edu
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved
|May 24, 2013
Summary
Systems engineering methods show feasibility for improving patient care and reducing costs in community health centers. This approach can be applied even without dedicated expertise or resources.
Area of Science:
- Health Systems Engineering
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Growing demand for systems engineering in healthcare due to proven patient care and cost-reduction benefits.
- Large health systems increasingly adopt these methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of applying systems engineering techniques in a community health center setting.
- To demonstrate the applicability of these methods in resource-limited environments.
Main Methods:
- Describing the application of systems engineering techniques within a community health center.
- Focusing on a setting with limited dedicated expertise and resources for such activities.
Main Results:
- The report details the practical application and potential benefits of systems engineering.
- Highlights the feasibility of implementing these advanced methodologies in community health settings.
Conclusions:
- Systems engineering techniques are feasible for community health centers.
- These methodologies can enhance patient care and reduce costs even with limited resources.
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