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Lessons from mixing OR methods in practice: using DES and SD to explore a radiotherapy treatment planning process

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  • Jennifer Sian Morgan
  • Val Belton
  • Susan Howick

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Mixing Operational Research (OR) methods is becoming more commonplace. Discrete-Event Simulation (DES) and System Dynamics (SD) are popular modelling methods previously applied to a range of situations for various purposes, which are starting to be mixed in healthcare. However, the practicalities of mixing DES and SD in practice remain unclear. Radiotherapy treatment is a complex multi-stage process where technology and best practice continue to evolve. This paper describes a project undertaken to explore the treatment planning process using mixed OR methods. It presents insights obtained through mixing OR methods within a real-world project. The model development process, the role of each modelling method and the benefits of undertaking a mixed OR methods project design are described. Lessons for mixing DES and SD, and more generally mixing OR methods, are discussed.

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  • Jennifer Sian Morgan & Val Belton & Susan Howick, 2016. "Lessons from mixing OR methods in practice: using DES and SD to explore a radiotherapy treatment planning process," Health Systems, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 5(3), pages 166-177, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:thssxx:v:5:y:2016:i:3:p:166-177
    DOI: 10.1057/hs.2016.4
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