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العنوان
A simulation based study for improving emergency department performance during overcrowding /
الناشر
Nemat Ahmed Hussein ,
المؤلف
Nemat Ahmed Hussein
هيئة الاعداد
باحث / Nemat Ahmed Hussein
مشرف / Bassel Sobhi Tawfiq
مشرف / Tamer Farouk Abdalmagid
مشرف / Bassem Ouda
تاريخ النشر
2014
عدد الصفحات
149 P. :
اللغة
الإنجليزية
الدرجة
ماجستير
التخصص
الهندسة الطبية الحيوية
تاريخ الإجازة
23/3/2015
مكان الإجازة
جامعة القاهرة - كلية الهندسة - Systems and Biomedical Engineering
الفهرس
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Abstract

The current study proposes a methodology that combines six - sigma with computer - based simulation to analyze and direct improvement decisions that target the reduction of overcrowding in ED. The six sigma methodology, based on the define, measure, analyze, Improve, and control (DMAIC) format, is used to analyze the ED overcrowding problem. Simulation is used as a tool for implementing the analyze and Improve{u2016} phases of the six - sigma methodology; where it is used to identify, evaluate and recommend potential measures to reduce ED overcrowding and study the effect of medical equipment availability, breakdown and technology on ED performance. A case study is presented to demonstrate the proposed methodology, and to show its effectiveness in proposing resource and process based modifications that can significantly reduce overcrowding, and consequently increase patient throughput and reduce length of stay