APPLICATION OF QUEUEING THEORY IN DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING OF HEALTH CARE MODEL
Keywords:
Queueing, Application, HealthcareAbstract
The potential of queueing theory to inform healthcare model creation is the subject of this research article. Global healthcare systems confront multiple obstacles, such as maximising the use of available resources, decreasing wait times for patients, and enhancing the quality of care patients receive. A subfield of operations research known as queueing theory offers a methodical approach to these problems. Before diving into its applicability in healthcare contexts, this study clarifies the basic ideas of queueing theory, such as arrival rates, service rates, and queuing models. It demonstrates the merits of queueing theory—better resource allocation, less complicated patient flow, and higher patient satisfaction—by examining case studies and real-world situations.
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