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1School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract:
This work describes how the use of a visual patient journey modeling tool significantly improved the engagement of clinical staff and their group understanding of the complex IT concepts associated with event-driven computer simulation. Such group understanding and engagement is acknowledged as critical to the successful implementation of a wide range of quality improvement initiatives [1, 2]. The specific example described in this paper relates to the improved utilisation of chemotherapy unit resources.
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