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Learning from simulating with system dynamics in healthcare: evaluating closer care strategies for elderly patients

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  • Gary Linnéusson
  • Ainhoa Goienetxea Uriarte

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This paper presents results from a simulation case study analyzing care strategies for elderly patients in a regional healthcare system (HCS) in Sweden. Three strategies to reduce emergency visits, hospitalisations, and stays were evaluated: care coordinators at emergency departments, mobile health clinics visiting fragile patients in their homes, and proactive primary care. Using system dynamics modelling and empirical data, the impact on the regional HCS was explored considering the reduced care demand and demographic changes. Subsequently, the impact on the population's health status was assessed. Combining strategies yielded the best outcome, but improving patients' health status may increase long-term care demand. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing these strategies to offer better care for elderly patients and reduce healthcare costs. Findings highlight the potential long-term effects of improving health status and the need for a comprehensive approach to address the evolving care demands of an ageing population.

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  • Gary Linnéusson & Ainhoa Goienetxea Uriarte, 2023. "Learning from simulating with system dynamics in healthcare: evaluating closer care strategies for elderly patients," Journal of Simulation, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 17(5), pages 557-579, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:tjsmxx:v:17:y:2023:i:5:p:557-579
    DOI: 10.1080/17477778.2023.2232768
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