Abstract
Providing efficient healthcare is more important today than ever before. Simulation is a well-established technique that has been used to understand and improve systems in various applications. It seems that simulation implementation in the healthcare industry is surrounded by a number of issues. Research on the subject has been mostly restricted to the analysis of academic literature, with a few industrial surveys. This empirical study contributes to our understanding of simulation application in Saudi healthcare services. The findings include an analysis of performance improvement methodologies currently in use, as well as simulation applications, barriers, and potential.
Highlights
Providing efficient healthcare is more important today than ever before
Research on the subject has been mostly restricted to the analysis of academic literature, with a few industrial surveys. This empirical study contributes to our understanding of simulation application in Saudi healthcare services
It is worth mentioning that, in general, 60 per cent of health needs in Saudi Arabia are covered by public healthcare facilities, while the rest are fulfilled by private hospitals and care centres [26]
Summary
Providing efficient healthcare is more important today than ever before. The world population is growing and aging [1]. Global healthcare expenditure is increasing rapidly at a faster pace than the rest of the economy [2]. Researchers, engineers, and innovators are working on enhancing the current healthcare services by making them cost-effective and more accessible. The healthcare system in Saudi Arabia, in particular, is undergoing major reforms to restructure and privatise government hospitals [3], [4]. The move requires enhancing current efficiency levels, which is key to attracting local and international investors
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