Towards incorporating human behaviour in models of health care systems: an approach using discrete event simulation

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A discrete event simulation model of attendance, which considers the physical states, emotions, cognitions and social status of the persons, for screening for diabetic retinopathy, a sight-threatening complication of diabetes is described. This method provides an accurate method of modelling patientEs attendance behaviour.

Patient monitoring equipment

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Priorities and allocation of health care resources in developing countries: a case-study from the Mtwara region, Tanzania

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A linear programme is developed to analyze the optimum allocation of health care resources in the Mtwara region, Tanzania. Different objectives can be derived for the allocation of health care resources, as the term health reflects different aspects of well being.

Tanzania, Linear programming, Resource allocation

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The evaluation of disease prevention and treatment using simulation models

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The validity of models of screening, prevention and treatment is evaluated with the help of two simulation models. In framing models, disease trends and changing treatment patterns must be considered.

Evaluation, Medical screening, Health screening

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