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A System Dynamics Simulation Applied to Healthcare: A Systematic Review
Mohammad Reza Davahli1, Waldemar Karwowski1, Redha Taiar2
1Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
Summary
System dynamics simulation models are increasingly used for complex healthcare problems. This review summarizes applications and identifies key research areas like patient flow and obesity.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Growing interest in system dynamics simulation for analyzing complex healthcare issues.
- Limited existing literature summarizing system dynamics applications in healthcare.
- Need for evidence on the effectiveness of system dynamics in this domain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and summarize the applications of system dynamics methodology in healthcare.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of current research trends and popular topics.
- To assess the quality of included studies and suggest improvements for future models.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature selection of published papers from 2000 to 2019.
- Analysis of application areas and research topics within healthcare.
- Quality assessment of selected papers using a proposed ranking system.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in system dynamics applications in healthcare research observed since 2013.
- Key research areas identified include patient flow, obesity, workforce demand, and HIV/AIDS.
- Discussion on the quality of existing system dynamics models and recommendations for enhancement.
Conclusions:
- System dynamics is a valuable methodology for addressing complex healthcare challenges.
- The field has seen substantial growth and diversification in recent years.
- Further research should focus on improving the quality and rigor of system dynamics models in healthcare.
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