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  • Systems Engineering
  • Simulation Modeling
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Simulation model building is a complex process involving domain experts.
  • Understanding the diverse roles a simulation model can play is crucial for effective development and utilization.
  • Existing frameworks may not adequately capture the multifaceted nature of simulation models in collaborative environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel framework for understanding and enhancing simulation model building processes.
  • To classify the different roles simulation models can assume during development.
  • To provide a structured approach for optimizing the use of simulation models in expert-driven projects.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a four-category "object roles" framework based on functional (boundary vs. representational) and knowledge (epistemic vs. technical) dimensions.
  • Application of the framework through two illustrative case studies in the healthcare sector.
  • Validation of the framework's relevance and applicability via a survey of modeling consultants in the UK's National Health Service (NHS).

Main Results:

  • The proposed framework effectively categorizes simulation model roles, such as facilitating communication, gaining system insights, and supporting experimentation or policy evaluation.
  • Case studies demonstrated the practical utility of the object roles framework in real-world healthcare scenarios.
  • Survey results indicated that modeling consultants perceive the framework as potentially useful for their practice.

Conclusions:

  • The object roles framework offers a valuable conceptual tool for improving the process of simulation model building with domain experts.
  • The framework enhances clarity on how models function and contribute at different developmental stages.
  • Further adoption and refinement of this framework could lead to more effective simulation-based decision-making in various fields, particularly healthcare.