title: Prediction and analysis of PACS performance with the simulation tool MIRACLES.
abstract: Since the construction of image information systems appears to be extremely difficult in practice, BAZIS has decided to use computer modelling and simulation as decision support tools. In order to support the construction of simulation models, the simulation package and modelling environment MIRACLES (Medical Image Representation, Archiving and Communication Learned from Extensive Simulation) has been developed by BAZIS. This paper describes modelling and simulation techniques in general, as well as the benefits of simulation within the scope of designing Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS). In order to illustrate the theory, results of a concrete yet simple PACS, which has been simulated with MIRACLES, will be described and discussed.
authors.affiliation: BAZIS, Central Development and Support Group Hospital Information System, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Stut
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Didden
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: de Valk
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bakker
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003204:Computers, Mainframe; D003628:Database Management Systems / Q000458:organization & administration; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D009426:Netherlands; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software; D012985:Software Design