[HTML][HTML] A review of simheuristics: Extending metaheuristics to deal with stochastic combinatorial optimization problems

AA Juan, J Faulin, SE Grasman, M Rabe… - Operations Research …, 2015 - Elsevier
Many combinatorial optimization problems (COPs) encountered in real-world logistics,
transportation, production, healthcare, financial, telecommunication, and computing …

Emergency department resource optimisation for improved performance: a review

KB Ahsan, MR Alam, DG Morel, MA Karim - Journal of Industrial …, 2019 - Springer
Emergency departments (EDs) have been becoming increasingly congested due to the
combined impacts of growing demand, access block and increased clinical capability of the …

An integrated approach of machine learning and systems thinking for waiting time prediction in an emergency department

YH Kuo, NB Chan, JMY Leung, H Meng… - International journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective The objective of this study is to apply machine learning algorithms for real-time
and personalized waiting time prediction in emergency departments. We also aim to …

Simulation-based analysis of appointment scheduling system in healthcare services: a critical review

A Ala, V Simic, M Deveci, D Pamucar - Archives of Computational Methods …, 2023 - Springer
This review paper investigates the healthcare'simulation appointment scheduling system
(SASS). It primarily aims to highlight critical appointment scheduling challenges and outline …

Chaotic genetic algorithm and Adaboost ensemble metamodeling approach for optimum resource planning in emergency departments

M Yousefi, M Yousefi, RPM Ferreira, JH Kim… - Artificial intelligence in …, 2018 - Elsevier
Long length of stay and overcrowding in emergency departments (EDs) are two common
problems in the healthcare industry. To decrease the average length of stay (ALOS) and …

Simulation of emergency department operations: A comprehensive review of KPIs and operational improvements

L Vanbrabant, K Braekers, K Ramaekers… - Computers & Industrial …, 2019 - Elsevier
Emergency departments (EDs) are one of the main entry points of a hospital, offering non-
stop healthcare services to patients with various needs. ED crowding is considered a major …

[HTML][HTML] How can decision makers be supported in the improvement of an emergency department? A simulation, optimization and data mining approach

AG Uriarte, ER Zúñiga, MU Moris, AHC Ng - Operations Research for …, 2017 - Elsevier
The improvement of emergency department processes involves the need to take into
consideration multiple variables and objectives in a highly dynamic and unpredictable …

EMS location-allocation problem under uncertainties

W Wang, S Wang, L Zhen, X Qu - … part E: logistics and transportation review, 2022 - Elsevier
Emergencies, especially those considered routine (ie, occurring on a daily basis), pose
great threats to health, life, and property. Immediate response and treatment can greatly …

Simulation-based optimization methods applied in hospital emergency departments: A systematic review

M Yousefi, M Yousefi, FS Fogliatto - Simulation, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Since high performance is essential to the functioning of emergency departments (EDs),
they must constantly pursue sensible and empirically testable improvements. In light of …

Dynamic scheduling of patients in emergency departments

TA de Queiroz, M Iori, A Kramer, YH Kuo - European Journal of Operational …, 2023 - Elsevier
Emergency department overcrowding is a global issue that poses a great threat to patient
health and safety. The timeliness of medical services provided to patients is crucial to …