Operational Research for Emergency Planning in Healthcare: Volume 1 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781137535672)

This book presents a collection of studies that have applied analytical methods to improve preparedness, planning, and a faster response to A&E and public health emergencies like epidemic and disease outbreak. It explores the application of quantitative Operational Research techniques such as Mathematical Modelling and Optimization, Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Multiple-Criteria Decision Analysis, Discrete-event Simulation, Data Mining, and Bayesian Decision Models. These techniques have been used for better management of emergency care, including first responders, ambulance services, A&E departments, and mass immunisation centres. This volume focuses on planning at the operational level whereas volume 2 focuses mainly on planning at the strategic level. The OR Essentials series presents a unique cross-section of high quality research work fundamental to understanding contemporary issues and research across a range of Operational Research (OR) topics. It brings together some of the best research papers from the highly respected journals of the Operational Research Society, also published by Palgrave Macmillan.

Author: Navonil Mustafee
ISBN-10: 1137535679
ISBN-13: 9781137535672
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2015
Pages: 378
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.88d