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Is simulation in health different?

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Abstract

© 2015 Operational Research Society Ltd. It is often stated that health simulation is quite different and even that it is more difficult than in other sectors. But is simulation in health really different to simulation elsewhere? In this paper we explore this question through a survey of simulation modellers and academics. We elicit their opinions across a range of factors concerning the difficulties of health modelling against modelling in other domains. The analysis considers the responses of the whole group of respondents and the sub-group of respondents who have experience both in and outside of health modelling. The results show that overall, there is a perception that health modelling is different and that it is more difficult across a range of factors. The implications for simulation research and practice in health are discussed.

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Author(s): Tako AA, Robinson S

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of the Operational Research Society

Year: 2015

Volume: 66

Issue: 4

Pages: 602-614

Print publication date: 30/04/2015

Online publication date: 21/12/2017

Acceptance date: 24/02/2014

ISSN (print): 0160-5682

ISSN (electronic): 1476-9360

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Ltd

URL: https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2014.25

DOI: 10.1057/jors.2014.25

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