Role: PhD Research Student

Affiliation: University of Greenwich, London, UK

Area: Research

Summary

I am doing research in decision support system of Rheumatic Fever & Rheumatic Heart Diseases in Nepal and possibly suitable for other developing countries of the World.  This research will assist for rural health worker, health assistant & inexperienced doctors to make a diagnosis (“Recognition and Treatment”) of RF and RHD in an early stage.

Computer-based medical diagnostic systems are currently in use in most developed countries. Unfortunately most developing countries, these technologies are still not available. Although the countries have invested in Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), the use of Computer-based medical diagnosis system has not been explored at all. I am very much interested to do research in healthcare modelling in the developing countries.

Role: Modelling and Simulation Analyst

Affiliation: Brunel University

Area: Research

Summary

Having a background in simulation modelling of manufacturing and logistics systems with specialties in intelligent simulation and agent-based simulation, I started working on healthcare simulation modelling in 2007 when I focused on cross-sectoral studies of simulation, stakeholder engagement studies, and recently involved in modelling of dementia patient pathways. My current interests are on healthcare service delivery modelling and health-related behavioural modelling using a variety of simulation methods such as DES, SD, ABS and Hybrid. I have also got publications on broad literature reviews on healthcare simulation modelling.

Role: Research Associate

Affiliation: University of Cambridge

Area: Research

Summary

Dr. Alexander Komashie is a Research Associate at the Engineering Design Centre (EDC) in the Engineering Department of the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.  He received a PhD in Systems in Engineering and M.Sc. in Advanced Manufacturing Systems (with Distinction) from Brunel University, UK. He also received a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1^st Class Honours) and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (with Distinction) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana.  He had previously completed the Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice (MECP 1) which involved a practical training in mechanical engineering and manufacturing processes and the Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD) in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering awarded by the City and Guilds, London.

His current area of research is focused on the role of modelling and simulation in the design of complex healthcare systems.

Role: Process Improvement Analyst

Affiliation: Southampton university hospital trust

Area: Health Services

Summary

Originally an Engineer, I then spent some years in Logistics and became involved in process improvement work and six sigma/ lean.

Moved to NHS in 2008.

Interested in the practical application of DES to process improvement projects and providing a modelling amd data analysis service to Process Improvement Managers to support their various projects.( this was the subject of my MSc disseration last year).

Currently interested in finding relevant previous work around radiology services in a NHS general/teaching hospital.

Also looking at potential of DES for scenario modelling of  future  activity by HRG groups and associated revenue from Tariffs

I am also interested in knowledge management and the “how do we  know what we dont know ?” question and looking at ways to improve knowledge sharing. I feel his is very relevant to Simulation as it could be a very valuable tool if only the right people knew about it!

Role: Head of Information & Contracts

Affiliation: NHS South Gloucestershire

Area: Health Services

Summary

Background in operational research/econometrics.

Worked in analytics and data modelling for decision making.

Role: Senior Lecturer

Affiliation: School of Management, University of Stirling

Area: Research

Summary

I have undertaken work in applying Operational Research Techniques to  problems in the Health Service for the past 12 years. I have undertaken many  interesting and enjoyable projects mainly in the acute sector. Initially much work was based arround capacity management issues, subsequently I have  worked on new methods of delivering health care: ambulatory care; diagnostic and treatment centers. More recently work has focused on redesign of services to meet performance targets. The main methods used have been simulation and pathway mapping. I have also been involved in a project on resource planning for the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Role: Research Fellow on Healthcare Modelling

Affiliation: SHTAC

Area: Research

Summary

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Role: Professor of Management Science

Affiliation: University of Stirling

Area: Research

Summary

After studying at the Universities of Cambridge and Lancaster, I worked in the coal industry and then for an engineering consultancy.  During my industrial career I developed a number of modelling tools for analysing and designing a variety of engineering and management systems.  I then moved to the University of Stirling where I am Professor of Management Science.  My main research interest in recent years has been the selective application of concepts and models from operations management in improving healthcare delivery.

Through a series of research projects, we have explored the potential for transferring various systems analysis and modelling tools into healthcare management.  Such tools can be most relevant but they often require some adaptation for healthcare reflecting the variety of stakeholders and the strong emphasis on patient-centred care.

Examples of techniques and models:

• pathway mapping
• simulation
• multi-criteria decision analysis + economic evaluation

Recent applications:

• Balance of Care
• Intensive Care Unit capacity
• Patient Transport Service allocation of resources
• redesign
  • A&E 4 hour target
  • 18 week referral to treatment target
• outpatient services
• delays to discharge
• Ambulatory Care
• concentration of Acute Services

Role: Director

Affiliation: Ventana Systems UK Ltd

Area: Commercial

Summary

Owner-Director of Ventana Systems UK since 2000, 18 years in System Dynamics working with clients in government, retail, banking, pharmaceuticals, transport etc, and including health.

Currently engaged in development of human resource models for healthcare practitioners usinf Vensim.

Role: Design Director

Affiliation: PlayGen

Area: Research

Summary

Over the past years working in serious games and simulations I have come to work on many projects for health.

I mainly have focused on:

•       Increasing user knowledge about illness, prevention and treatment.
•       Improving patient compliance.
•       Changing attitude and behaviour to inform empower and improve quality of life.
•       Improve doctor-patient communications and trust.
•       Boost productivity and reduce medical costs of healthcare organisations.

Working with playgen I have worked across many sectors of health. From disease prevention to patient compliance and sexual health matters for teenagers and parents.

My main expertise is applying playful solutions to medical training and patient well-being. Helping to digitlise health and really push forward “Games for Health”.