Joe Viana
About
I am a Postdoctoral Fellow on the HARMONI project (Comprehensive Advanced Resource Management for sustainable health and CARE services). I hold a PhD in Operational Research and an MSc in Management Science from University of Southampton, UK. I apply operational research and other analytical methods to improve the understanding and operation of systems, particularly within healthcare.
These systems range from disease progression in individuals and populations, to the operational, tactical and strategic planning of hospitals and departments within hospitals, in several countries.
I am particularly interested in the application of discrete-event simulation, agent-based simulation, system dynamics simulation and the combination of simulation methods together and with other methods, to identify system wide improvements and unintended consequences.
I have experience with many commerical simulation pacakges including AnyLogic, Simul8, Vensim and Stella.
Publications
2025
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Mustafee, Navonil;
Harper, Alison;
Viana, Joe;
Monks, Thomas.
(2025)
A Maturity Model for Digital Twins in Healthcare.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
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Jambor, Elisabeth;
Viana, Joe;
Reuter-Oppermann, Melanie;
Müller-Polyzou, Ralf.
(2025)
Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 protection measures and staff absence on radiotherapy practice: A simulation study.
PLOS ONE
Academic article
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Viana, Joe;
Vasilakis, Christos;
Stylianou, Neophytos.
(2025)
Leveraging quality improvement initiatives to support development of decision support tools in healthcare.
Health Systems
Academic article
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Brandt, Tabea;
Klein, Tom Lorenz;
Reuter-Oppermann, Melanie;
Schäfer, Fabian;
Thielen, Clemens;
Vrugt, Maartje van de.
(2025)
Integrated patient-to-room and nurse-to-patient assignment in hospital wards.
OR Spectrum: quantitative approaches in management
Academic article
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Melaku, Tsegaye;
Mekonnen, Zeleke;
Tucho, Gudina Terefe;
Viana, Joe;
Årdal, Christine Oline;
Jahre, Marianne.
(2025)
Resilience and Adaptability in Paracetamol Supply Chains: A Systems Perspective on COVID-19 Challenges and Responses in Ethiopia.
Logistics
Academic article
2024
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Kramer, Michael Paul;
Viana, Joe;
Mueller, Rolf A. E.;
Hanf, Claus-Henning;
Hanf, Jon H.
(2024)
Towards a taxonomy of multi-agent simulation models to determine disruptive technology adoption behaviour in the wine industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Wang, Yue;
Liu, Ming;
Viana, Joe;
Dube, Nonhlanhla.
(2024)
How to improve the quality of emergency supplies? A tripartite evolutionary game model.
Kybernetes
Academic article
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Penn, Marion;
Viana, Joe.
(2024)
Infant care transfers: simulating neonatal infant pathways and transfers across a neonatal network.
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Academic article
2023
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Mustafee, Navonil;
Viana, Joe;
Harper, Alison.
(2023)
Hybrid Models with Real-Time Data in Healthcare: A Focus on Data Synchronization and Experimentation.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
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Mustafee, Navonil;
Harper, Alison;
Viana, Joe.
(2023)
Hybrid Models with Real-time Data: Characterising Real-time Simulation and Digital Twins.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2022
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Ahlqvist, Victoria;
Dube, Nonhlanhla;
Jahre, Marianne;
Lee, Jin Soo;
Melaku, Tsegaye;
Moe, Andreas Farstad.
(2022)
Supply chain risk management strategies in normal and abnormal times: policymakers' role in reducing generic medicine shortages.
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
Academic article
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Khadri, Ines Julia;
Viana, Joe.
(2022)
Simulation of IT Data Integration to Optimize an Antibiotics Supply Chain with System Dynamics.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
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Gartner, Daniel;
Viana, Joe;
Tabar, Bahman Rostami;
Pförringer, Dominik;
Edenharter, Günther.
(2022)
Challenging the throwaway culture in hospitals: Scheduling the mix of reusable and Single-Use bronchoscopes.
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Academic article
2021
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Viana, Joe;
Oorschot, Kim E. van;
Årdal, Christine Oline.
(2021)
Assessing Resilience Of Medicine Supply Chain Networks To Disruptions: A Proposed Hybrid Simulation Modeling Framework.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2020
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Viana, Joe;
Simonsen, Tone Breines;
Faraas, Hildegunn E.;
Schmidt, Nina;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas;
Flo, Kari.
(2020)
Capacity and patient flow planning in post-term pregnancy outpatient clinics: a computer simulation modelling study.
BMC Health Services Research
Academic article
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Brailsford, Sally;
Evenden, Dave C.;
Viana, Joe.
(2020)
Hybrid simulation modeling in population health.
Chapter
2019
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Barra, Mathias;
Labberton, Angela Susan;
Faiz, Kashif Waqar;
Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer;
Rønning, Ole M.;
Viana, Joe.
(2019)
Stroke incidence in the young: evidence from a Norwegian register study.
Journal of Neurology
Academic article
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Rand, Kim;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas;
Viana, Joe;
Rønning, Ole M.;
Faiz, Kashif Waqar;
Barra, Mathias.
(2019)
Fewer ischemic strokes, despite an ageing population: stroke models from observed incidence in Norway 2010–2015.
BMC Health Services Research
Academic article
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Vogt, Yngve;
Häikiö, Kristin;
Rand, Kim;
Labberton, Angela Susan;
Cheng, Socheat;
Nyttingnes, Olav.
(2019)
Helse-Norge kan spare mye penger - se de 15 ideene.
Apollon : Forskningsmagasin for Universitetet i Oslo
Popular scientific article
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Viana, Joe;
Simonsen, Tone Breines;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas;
Flo, Kari.
(2019)
A hybrid discrete event agent based overdue pregnancy outpatient clinic simulation model.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
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Willis, Rosalind;
Channon, Andrew Amos;
Viana, Joe;
LaValle, Maria Herica;
Hutchinson, Aisha.
(2019)
Resurrecting the interval of need concept to improve dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and social care practitioners.
Health and Social Care in the Community
Academic article
2018
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Viana, Joe;
Ziener, Vigdis Margrethe;
Ponton, Irene Gynnild;
Holhjem, Marita Sommer;
Thøgersen, Lisa Johanne;
Simonsen, Tone Breines.
(2018)
Optimizing home hospital health service delivery in norway using a combined geographical information system, agent based, discrete event simulation model.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
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Rand, Kim;
Viana, Joe;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas.
(2018)
Combining bootstrap-based stroke incidence models with discrete event modeling of travel-time and stroke treatment: non-normal input and non-linear output.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
2017
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Viana, Joe;
Rand-Hendriksen, Kim;
Simonsen, Tone Breines;
Barra, Mathias;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas.
(2017)
Do hybrid simulation models always increase flexibility to handle parametric and structural changes?.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
2016
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Rand-Hendriksen, Kim;
Viana, Joe;
Barra, Mathias;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas.
(2016)
Conflicts or synergy when combining modeling approaches - Perspectives from psychology.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
Journal publications
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Mustafee, Navonil;
Harper, Alison;
Viana, Joe;
Monks, Thomas.
(2025)
A Maturity Model for Digital Twins in Healthcare.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Jambor, Elisabeth;
Viana, Joe;
Reuter-Oppermann, Melanie;
Müller-Polyzou, Ralf.
(2025)
Evaluating the impact of COVID-19 protection measures and staff absence on radiotherapy practice: A simulation study.
PLOS ONE
Academic article
-
Viana, Joe;
Vasilakis, Christos;
Stylianou, Neophytos.
(2025)
Leveraging quality improvement initiatives to support development of decision support tools in healthcare.
Health Systems
Academic article
-
Brandt, Tabea;
Klein, Tom Lorenz;
Reuter-Oppermann, Melanie;
Schäfer, Fabian;
Thielen, Clemens;
Vrugt, Maartje van de.
(2025)
Integrated patient-to-room and nurse-to-patient assignment in hospital wards.
OR Spectrum: quantitative approaches in management
Academic article
-
Melaku, Tsegaye;
Mekonnen, Zeleke;
Tucho, Gudina Terefe;
Viana, Joe;
Årdal, Christine Oline;
Jahre, Marianne.
(2025)
Resilience and Adaptability in Paracetamol Supply Chains: A Systems Perspective on COVID-19 Challenges and Responses in Ethiopia.
Logistics
Academic article
-
Wang, Yue;
Liu, Ming;
Viana, Joe;
Dube, Nonhlanhla.
(2024)
How to improve the quality of emergency supplies? A tripartite evolutionary game model.
Kybernetes
Academic article
-
Penn, Marion;
Viana, Joe.
(2024)
Infant care transfers: simulating neonatal infant pathways and transfers across a neonatal network.
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Academic article
-
Mustafee, Navonil;
Viana, Joe;
Harper, Alison.
(2023)
Hybrid Models with Real-Time Data in Healthcare: A Focus on Data Synchronization and Experimentation.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Ahlqvist, Victoria;
Dube, Nonhlanhla;
Jahre, Marianne;
Lee, Jin Soo;
Melaku, Tsegaye;
Moe, Andreas Farstad.
(2022)
Supply chain risk management strategies in normal and abnormal times: policymakers' role in reducing generic medicine shortages.
International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
Academic article
-
Khadri, Ines Julia;
Viana, Joe.
(2022)
Simulation of IT Data Integration to Optimize an Antibiotics Supply Chain with System Dynamics.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Gartner, Daniel;
Viana, Joe;
Tabar, Bahman Rostami;
Pförringer, Dominik;
Edenharter, Günther.
(2022)
Challenging the throwaway culture in hospitals: Scheduling the mix of reusable and Single-Use bronchoscopes.
Journal of the Operational Research Society
Academic article
-
Viana, Joe;
Simonsen, Tone Breines;
Faraas, Hildegunn E.;
Schmidt, Nina;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas;
Flo, Kari.
(2020)
Capacity and patient flow planning in post-term pregnancy outpatient clinics: a computer simulation modelling study.
BMC Health Services Research
Academic article
-
Barra, Mathias;
Labberton, Angela Susan;
Faiz, Kashif Waqar;
Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer;
Rønning, Ole M.;
Viana, Joe.
(2019)
Stroke incidence in the young: evidence from a Norwegian register study.
Journal of Neurology
Academic article
-
Rand, Kim;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas;
Viana, Joe;
Rønning, Ole M.;
Faiz, Kashif Waqar;
Barra, Mathias.
(2019)
Fewer ischemic strokes, despite an ageing population: stroke models from observed incidence in Norway 2010–2015.
BMC Health Services Research
Academic article
-
Vogt, Yngve;
Häikiö, Kristin;
Rand, Kim;
Labberton, Angela Susan;
Cheng, Socheat;
Nyttingnes, Olav.
(2019)
Helse-Norge kan spare mye penger - se de 15 ideene.
Apollon : Forskningsmagasin for Universitetet i Oslo
Popular scientific article
-
Viana, Joe;
Simonsen, Tone Breines;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas;
Flo, Kari.
(2019)
A hybrid discrete event agent based overdue pregnancy outpatient clinic simulation model.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Willis, Rosalind;
Channon, Andrew Amos;
Viana, Joe;
LaValle, Maria Herica;
Hutchinson, Aisha.
(2019)
Resurrecting the interval of need concept to improve dialogue between researchers, policymakers, and social care practitioners.
Health and Social Care in the Community
Academic article
-
Viana, Joe;
Ziener, Vigdis Margrethe;
Ponton, Irene Gynnild;
Holhjem, Marita Sommer;
Thøgersen, Lisa Johanne;
Simonsen, Tone Breines.
(2018)
Optimizing home hospital health service delivery in norway using a combined geographical information system, agent based, discrete event simulation model.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Rand, Kim;
Viana, Joe;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas.
(2018)
Combining bootstrap-based stroke incidence models with discrete event modeling of travel-time and stroke treatment: non-normal input and non-linear output.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Viana, Joe;
Rand-Hendriksen, Kim;
Simonsen, Tone Breines;
Barra, Mathias;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas.
(2017)
Do hybrid simulation models always increase flexibility to handle parametric and structural changes?.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
-
Rand-Hendriksen, Kim;
Viana, Joe;
Barra, Mathias;
Dahl, Fredrik Andreas.
(2016)
Conflicts or synergy when combining modeling approaches - Perspectives from psychology.
Winter simulation conference : proceedings
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Kramer, Michael Paul;
Viana, Joe;
Mueller, Rolf A. E.;
Hanf, Claus-Henning;
Hanf, Jon H.
(2024)
Towards a taxonomy of multi-agent simulation models to determine disruptive technology adoption behaviour in the wine industry.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Mustafee, Navonil;
Harper, Alison;
Viana, Joe.
(2023)
Hybrid Models with Real-time Data: Characterising Real-time Simulation and Digital Twins.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Viana, Joe;
Oorschot, Kim E. van;
Årdal, Christine Oline.
(2021)
Assessing Resilience Of Medicine Supply Chain Networks To Disruptions: A Proposed Hybrid Simulation Modeling Framework.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Brailsford, Sally;
Evenden, Dave C.;
Viana, Joe.
(2020)
Hybrid simulation modeling in population health.
Chapter
Outreach
2024
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Gullhav, Anders Nordby; Obstfelder, Aud Uhlen; Dreyer, Heidi Carin; Holmemo, Marte Daae-Qvale; Døhl, Øystein. (2024) Simulation Modelling for Integrated Health Care Planning. Norwegian Operations Research Society Annual Conference , Oslo 2024-11-26 - 2024-11-27
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Boyle, Laura; Furian, Nikolaus; Leeftink, Gréanne; Manzi, Sean; Rachuba, Sebastian. (2024) Integrated Emergency Department and Bed Planning. Operational Research Applied to Health Services , Turin 2024-07-14 - 2024-07-20
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LectureViana, Joe. (2024) Simulation. Emergency Department modelling and use of Discrete Event Simulation, System Dynamics and Agent Based Modelling , On-line invited talk 2024-10-01 - 2024-10-01
2023
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Academic lectureMustafee, Navonil; Harper, Alison; Viana, Joe. (2023) Hybrid Models with Real-time Data: Characterising Real-time Simulation and Digital Twins. The Operational Research Society 11th Simulation Workshop (SW23) , University of Southampton 2023-03-27 - 2023-03-29
2022
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Academic lectureViana, Joe. (2022) Applied Medicine Supply Chain Modelling. Invited Seminar , Unversity of Exeter 2022-07-05 -
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Academic lectureAhlqvist, Victoria; Dube, Nonhlanhla; Jahre, Marianne; Melaku, Tsegaye; Moe, Andreas Farstad; Olivier, Max. (2022) Proactive and Reactive Interventions to Mitigate Medicine Shortages in (Ab)Normal Times. NOFOMA Iceland 2022 , Iceland 2022-06-08 - 2022-06-10
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Academic lectureViana, Joe. (2022) Assessing resilience of medicine supply chain networks to disruptions: A proposed hybrid simulation modelling framework. Invited seminar , Exeter, UK 2022-07-06 - 2022-07-06
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Jambor, Elisabeth; Reuter-Oppermann, Melanie; Müller-Polyzou, Ralf. (2022) Discrete event simulation model to analyse the impact of COVID-19 on radiotherapy practice. Operational Research Applied to Health Services [ORAHS] conference , Bergamo, Italy 2022-07-17 - 2022-07-22
2021
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Academic lectureJahre, Marianne; Viana, Joe. (2021) Presentation of MIA and COVID-19 Task Force projects for Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode 2021-02-24 -
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Jahre, Marianne; Årdal, Christine Oline. (2021) Risk, Resilience and Sustainability in Paracetamol Supply Chain Networks: A Norwegian Case Study. Production and Operations Management Society [POMS] conference 2021-05-03 -
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Jahre, Marianne; Årdal, Christine Oline; Oorschot, Kim E. van. (2021) Defining measures, identifying, and obtaining data to conduct (cost) effectiveness analysis of medicine supply chains. Operational Research Applied to Health Services [ORAHS] conference 2021-07-07 -
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Jahre, Marianne; Årdal, Christine Oline; Oorschot, Kim E. van. (2021) Medicine supply chain resilience: A hybrid simulation cost effectiveness analysis study of disruption intervention strategies,. European Conference on Operational Research [EURO] 2021-07-12 -
2020
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Academic lectureViana, Joe. (2020) Reflections on healthcare applications of hybrid simulation modelling in the UK and Norway. Complex Systems Modelling Group Seminar Series , Vancouver (Zoom) 2020-11-26 - 2020-11-26
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LectureViana, Joe. (2020) Applied Healthcare Simulation Modelling in Norway. Guest lecture , Oslo 2020-03-26 -
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LectureViana, Joe. (2020) Applied Healthcare Simulation Modelling in the UK. Guest lecture , Oslo 2020-03-26 -
2019
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Academic lectureViana, Joe. (2019) Research governance and ethical challenges for simulation studies: Should we develop guidelines?. EURO working group Operational Research Applied to Health Services (ORAHS) , Karlsruhe 2019-07-28 - 2019-08-02
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Academic lectureSimonsen, Tone Breines; Viana, Joe; Faraas, Hildegunn E.; Schmidt, Nina; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas; Flo, Kari. (2019) Driftsplanlegging i en kvinneklinikk ved hjelp av simuleringsmodellering. Jordmordagene 2019 , Thon Hotel Vika Atrium, Oslo 2019-10-31 - 2019-11-01
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Academic lectureBarra, Mathias; Labberton, Angela Susan; Faiz, Kashif Waqar; Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer; Rønning, Ole M.; Viana, Joe. (2019) Slaginsidens i alle aldre – tidstrender og fremskrivninger. Hjerte- og karregisterseminaret 2019 , Solstrand, Os 2019-03-13 - 2019-03-14
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Rand, Kim; Barra, Mathias; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2019) The development of workshops to introduce computer simulation modelling health care decision-makers in familiar contexts. Den tredje nasjonale konferansen i helsetjenesteforskning , Scandic Nidelven hotell i Trondheim 2019-03-12 - 2019-03-13
2018
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Academic lectureSimonsen, Tone Breines; Faraas, Hildegunn E.; Schmidt, Nina; Viana, Joe; Flo, Kari; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2018) Driftsplanlegging i en kvinneklinikk ved hjelp av simuleringsmodellering. Helsetjenesteforskningskonferansen 2018 , Oslo 2018-03-13 - 2018-03-14
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PosterViana, Joe; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Flo, Kari; Schmidt, Nina; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2018) Using a hybrid DES-AB simulation model to improve patient flow in an overdue pregnancy outpatient clinic. Operational Research Applied to Health Service , Oslo Sciecne Park 2018-07-29 - 2018-08-03
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Rødøy, Lise Raanes; Rojahn, Tone; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2018) Improving chemotherapy drug production at Radium Hopsital Oslo. Helstejenesteforskningskonferansen , Oslo 2018-03-13 - 2018-03-14
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Academic lectureRand, Kim; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas; Barra, Mathias; Viana, Joe; Faiz, Kashif Waqar. (2018) Fremskrivinger av forekomst av hjerneslag i Norge. Helsetjenesteforskningskonferansen 2018 , Oslo 2018-03-13 - 2018-03-14
2017
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Rødøy, Lise Raanes; Rojahn, Tone; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2017) Using a combined discrete event simulation agent based model to improve drug production at the Radium Hospital, Norway. Operational Research Applied to Health Services , Bath 2017-07-30 - 2017-08-04
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Schmidt, Nina; Rand, Kim; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2017) Simulation modelling of patient flow in the Obstetrics department at Akershus Universitetssykehus. Nasjonal forskningskonferanse i helsetjenesteforskning , Trondheim 2017-03-14 - 2017-03-15
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PosterSimonsen, Tone Breines; Faraas, Hildegunn E.; Schmidt, Nina; Viana, Joe; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2017) Is it possible to plan and improve patient flow in a post term pregnancy clinic?. Operational Research Applied to Health Services 2017 , Bath 2017-07-30 - 2017-08-04
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Academic lectureRand, Kim; Viana, Joe; Barra, Mathias; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2017) Using bootstrapping to reflect variance in resource demand in simulation modeling of patient flow; the case of stroke treatment in Norway. Operational Research Applied to Health Services 2017 , Bath 2017-07-30 - 2017-08-04
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Academic lectureDahl, Fredrik Andreas; Rand, Kim; Viana, Joe; Barra, Mathias; Simonsen, Tone Breines. (2017) Effects of stroke on labour force participation for patients and family caregivers. Operational Research Applied to Health Services , Bath 2017-07-30 - 2017-08-04
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Academic lectureBarra, Mathias; Rand, Kim; Faiz, Kashif Waqar; Viana, Joe; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2017) Survival of the fittest? Frailty modelling of stroke incidence. ORAHS2017 , Bath 2017-07-30 - 2017-10-04
2016
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Academic lectureDahl, Fredrik Andreas; Viana, Joe; Rand-Hendriksen, Kim. (2016) Association between hospital occupancy and mortality. Operational Research Applied to Health Services 2016 , Pamplona 2016-07-24 - 2016-07-29
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Academic lectureRand-Hendriksen, Kim; Viana, Joe; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2016) Too obvious to mention? Some simple ways in which running empirical data directly through simulation models can be used to identify flaws in models and data. Operational Research Applied to Health Services 2016 , Pamplona 2016-07-24 - 2016-07-29
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Academic lectureViana, Joe; Rand-Hendriksen, Kim; Simonsen, Tone Breines; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas; Barra, Mathias. (2016) Flexible healthcare hybrid simulation modeling. Operational Research Applied to Health Services 2016 , Pamplona 2016-07-24 - 2016-07-29
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PosterSimonsen, Tone Breines; Viana, Joe; Dahl, Fredrik Andreas. (2016) How do we meet tomorrow’s needs for health care?. Operational Research Applied to Health Services 2016 , Pamplona 2016-07-24 - 2016-07-29