Optimising the balance of acute and intermediate care capacity for the complex discharge pathway: Computer modelling study during COVID-19 recovery in England.

Zehra Onen-DumluAlison L HarperPaul G ForteAnna L PowellMartin PittChristos VasilakisRichard M Wood

Published in: PloS one (2022)

Computer modelling can be a valuable asset for determining optimal capacity allocation along the complex care pathway. With results supporting a Business Case for increased downstream capacity, this study demonstrates how modelling can be applied in practice and provides a blueprint for use alongside the freely-available model code.

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