title: Simulation modelling for resource allocation and planning in the health sector.
abstract: This paper provides a review of the use of simulation for resource planning in the health sector. Case examples of simulation in health are provided, and the modelling problems are explored. The successes and failures of simulation modelling in this context are examined, and an approach for improving the processes, and outcomes, by the use of soft systems methodology, is suggested.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Business, University of Luton, Beds, UK.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lehaney
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Hlupic
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D003660:Decision Support Systems, Management; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D015276:Health Care Rationing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods; D006752:Hospital Planning / Q000379:methods; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*