Group Modeling in System Dynamics - a Case Study
| dc.contributor.author | Holmström, Paul | |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi (Chalmers) | sv |
| dc.contributor.department | Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Applied Information Technology (Chalmers) | en |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2019-07-03T12:49:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2019-07-03T12:49:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.description.abstract | A group modeling process, using system dynamics, is used to model a stroke ward. The purpose is to model quantitative and qualitative factors useful in room planning and dimensioning and to contribute to research studying the usefulness of simulation modeling as a planning tool in the design of new health care environments. The process is carried out within tight constraints on time and resources, while striking a balance between developing the group process and achieving a model. The group is intended to be representative consisting of different interested parties and is too large to benefit a good group process. Participants have different agendas and there is ambiguity of problems and goals. The challenge is to develop a model within the resource constraints and yet meaningful to the stakeholders, by using process consultation methodology. The modeling moves from basic causal loops to a model of patient flows. The difference between discrete and continuous modeling raises the issue of possible causes of goal erosion. Getting access to data turns out to be a major problem and in the end limits the scope and usefulness of the models. A “flight simulator” is constructed for testing policies to attain optimal dimensioning of the ward | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/157158 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Report - IT University of Göteborg, Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Göteborg : 2004:72 | |
| dc.setspec.uppsok | HumanitiesTheology | |
| dc.subject | Livsvetenskaper | |
| dc.subject | Optimeringslära, systemteori | |
| dc.subject | Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik | |
| dc.subject | Dermatologi och venereologi | |
| dc.subject | Hälso- och sjukvårdsorganisation, hälsopolitik och hälsoekonomi | |
| dc.subject | Life Science | |
| dc.subject | Optimization, systems theory | |
| dc.subject | Other Civil Engineering | |
| dc.subject | Dermatology and Venereal Diseases | |
| dc.subject | Health Care Service and Management, Health Policy and Services and Health Economy | |
| dc.title | Group Modeling in System Dynamics - a Case Study | |
| dc.type.degree | Examensarbete för masterexamen | sv |
| dc.type.degree | Master Thesis | en |
| dc.type.uppsok | H |