The use of modelling studies to inform planning of health services: case study of rapidly increasing endoscopy services in Australia

The use of modelling studies to inform planning of health services: case study of rapidly increasing endoscopy services in Australia

Abstract Background Demand for gastrointestinal endoscopy in Australia is increasing as a result of the expanding national bowel cancer screening program and a growing, ageing population. More services are required to meet demand and ensure patients are seen within clinically recommended timeframes....

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Main Authors: Hannah E. Carter, Dylan Knowles, Timothy Moroney, Gerald Holtmann, Tony Rahman, Mark Appleyard, Nick Steele, Michael Zanco, Nicholas Graves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Endoscopy
Discrete event simulation
Service planning
Cost-effectiveness
Waiting list
Model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4438-x

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