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Metasystem for Modeling Emergency Departments

Authors:
Francisco Mesas Cervilla
Manel Taboada
Dolores Isabel Rexachs del Rosario
Francisco Epelde Gonzalo
Alvaro Wong
Emilio Luque

Keywords: Emergy Department (ED); Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS); Emergency Healthcare Systems; Modular Design; Decision Support Systems (DSS).

Abstract:
Emergency Departments (EDs) are complex systems that require coordination of medical personnel and resources to manage situations effectively. This research addresses the basic principles for designing a modular system that allows the creation of computational models to improve service quality using available resources. Based on the accumulated knowledge of experts in the ED field, the modular system ensures that each component accurately reflects the particular features present in various health care emergency environments, thus ensuring its adaptability. By applying Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation (ABMS), an analysis of the agents involved, such as patients, doctors, resources and computer systems is considered. ABMS, known for its ability to adapt individually to each agent, allows the design of customized environments that meet the unique needs of various regions and healthcare structures. Inspired by the modularity and versatility of Lego® blocks, this ABMS system seeks to transform a monolithic approach into an adaptable tool that, through a description of the metasystem and an agent box, enables the construction of computational models to potentially improve the quality of emergency care, facilitating strategic decision-making in this critical service.

Pages: 44 to 50

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2024

Publication date: September 29, 2024

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4537

ISBN: 978-1-68558-197-8

Location: Venice, Italy

Dates: from September 29, 2024 to October 3, 2024