Table 1 Methods identified for each topic
Topics | Primary methods identified |
|---|---|
1. Simulation and modelling in health care | Regression Analysis, Discrete Event Simulation, Mathematical Programming/Optimisation Methods, Markov Models, Queuing Theory, Structural Equation Modelling, System Dynamics, Process Mapping, Spatial Mapping, Monte Carlo Simulation, Cognitive Mapping, Soft Systems Methodology |
2. Simulation and modelling in aerospace and the military | Distributed Simulation, Discrete Event Simulation, System Dynamics, Real Time Simulation, Monte Carlo Simulation, Agent Based Simulation, War Gaming, Hybrid Simulation, Inverse Simulation, Petri-net, Markovian Model, Stochastic Combat Simulation |
3. Simulation and modelling in manufacturing | Discrete Event Simulation, System Dynamics, Agent-Based Simulation, Monte-Carlo Simulation, Petri-nets, Simulation Gaming, Virtual Simulation, Distributed Simulation |
4. Management and planning methods in health care | Lean, Six sigma, Rapid-cycle improvement, Theory of Constraints, Benchmarking, Focus group, Interviews, Narrative approach, Observation, Process analysis, Questionnaire survey, Cognitive task analysis, Action research, Risk analysis |