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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Area faces potential future hospital bed shortages.
  • An aging population increases demand for healthcare services.
  • Timely access to medical care is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To predict future hospital bed shortages in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area using a GIS simulation model.
  • To estimate patient accessibility to hospitals within a one-hour travel time.
  • To identify high-risk areas for future healthcare access challenges.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a simulation model using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology.
  • Employed a grid square method to calculate patient numbers across Tokyo (500m² resolution).
  • Projected patient numbers and hospital accessibility until the year 2040.

Main Results:

  • The simulation indicates a potential shortage of hospital beds after 2025.
  • Many patients may not be admitted to hospitals within a one-hour drive.
  • Central Tokyo and areas along railway lines, with high senior populations, are particularly vulnerable.

Conclusions:

  • GIS modeling is an effective tool for predicting future healthcare demands and supply.
  • Proactive planning is needed to address anticipated hospital bed shortages.
  • The methodology can be applied to optimize medical assistance distribution in various regions.