title: Combining patient journey modelling and visual multi-agent computer simulation: a framework to improving knowledge translation in a healthcare environment.
abstract: This article focuses on a framework that will investigate the integration of two disparate methodologies: patient journey modelling and visual multi-agent simulation, and its impact on the speed and quality of knowledge translation to healthcare stakeholders. Literature describes patient journey modelling and visual simulation as discrete activities. This paper suggests that their combination and their impact on translating knowledge to practitioners are greater than the sum of the two technologies. The test-bed is ambulatory care and the goal is to determine if this approach can improve health services delivery, workflow, and patient outcomes and satisfaction. The multidisciplinary research team is comprised of expertise in patient journey modelling, simulation, and knowledge translation.
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Curry
authors.affiliation: Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Anneke
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Ante
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Prodan
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dadich
authors.affiliation: University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sloan
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009517:New South Wales; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D062209:Patient Handoff / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010355:Patient Identification Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000458:organization & administration*; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000379:methods*; D014584:User-Computer Interface; D057188:Workflow