Complex Systems Modeling for Supply and Demand in Health and Social Care

Brailsford, S., Silverman, E. , Rossiter, S., Bijak, J., Shaw, R., Viana, J., Noble, J., Efstathiou, S. and Vlachantoni, A. (2011) Complex Systems Modeling for Supply and Demand in Health and Social Care. In: Simulation Conference (WSC), Proceedings of the 2011 Winter, Grand Arizona Resort Phoenix, AZ., 11-14 Dec 2011, pp. 1125-1136. (doi: 10.1109/WSC.2011.6147835)

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Abstract

This paper introduces a major new cross-disciplinary research project that looks at the UK health and social care system, as part of an ambitious, broader initiative to apply methods from complexity science to a range of key global challenges. This particular project aims to develop new, integrated models for the supply and demand of both health and social care, in the context of the societal change brought about by migration, mobility and the ageing population. We discuss the background to the work, and the broad way in which we intend to leverage complexity science. This is made more specific with a brief discussion on existing demographic models, and some examples of model-building in progress. We conclude with a glimpse into the subtly difficult problems of fostering such innovative interdisciplinarity.

Item Type:Conference Proceedings
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Silverman, Dr Eric
Authors: Brailsford, S., Silverman, E., Rossiter, S., Bijak, J., Shaw, R., Viana, J., Noble, J., Efstathiou, S., and Vlachantoni, A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU

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