Simulation Methods for Improving Healthcare Services: Considerations for Modelling

Healthcare is a vast area for research and is one of the trending domains in simulation modelling for decades. Almost all methodologies of simulation have been applied individually, or as a blend, for healthcare system improvements. In this chapter, I am going to share my personal experiences on healthcare simulation modelling projects and particularly focus on the transition between problem definition phase and model development. Scoping, framing, and formulating a problem in healthcare is essential for increasing the usefulness of a simulation model. Although we have options for simulation methods, choosing the right method is a determinant of success. This chapter also includes some tips to make simulation models valid and credible in healthcare domain.