Health system modelling for policy development and evaluation: Using qualitative methods to capture the whole-system perspective

We present a multi-panel expert knowledge elicitation approach based on group model building principles. A use case concerning changes to rehabilitation patient flows in the hospital and community settings is discussed. It is concluded that qualitative whole-system modelling is a highly valuable but resource intensive approach to facilitate systems thinking for policy development.
Source: Operations Research for Health Care - Category: Hospital Management Source Type: research