An integrated algorithm for performance optimization of neurosurgical ICUs

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Highlights：

• The aim of this study is performance optimization of neurosurgical ICUs.

• This study presents an integrated approach based on computer simulation and DEA.

• The required data is collected from a large hospital in Tehran, Iran.

• This approach can be generalized to any hospital organization.

• Previous studies did not incorporate all stated indicators considered in this study.

摘要

•The aim of this study is performance optimization of neurosurgical ICUs.•This study presents an integrated approach based on computer simulation and DEA.•The required data is collected from a large hospital in Tehran, Iran.•This approach can be generalized to any hospital organization.•Previous studies did not incorporate all stated indicators considered in this study.

论文关键词：Intensive care unit (ICU),Performance optimization,Computer simulation,Data envelopment analysis (DEA)

论文评审过程：Received 24 December 2014, Revised 24 August 2015, Accepted 25 August 2015, Available online 1 September 2015, Version of Record 20 October 2015.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2015.08.042