Table 2 Results Section IV and V: Factors related to the technical quality and process quality of a simulation study
From: A review on the relation between simulation and improvement in hospitals
Section IV: Technical quality factors | Times cited |
|---|---|
Data availability | 57 |
Validation and verification through historic data | 37 |
Quality of the conceptual model | 31 |
Validation and verification through expert opinion | 30 |
Keep the model as simple as possible | 25 |
Quality of data | 21 |
Quality of data analysis | 21 |
Others | 23 |
Model includes all relevant aspects | 18 |
Sensitivity analysis | 18 |
Section V; process quality factors | Times cited |
Total commitment and support from user/client involvement | 21 |
Appropriate use of animation in the model | 19 |
Others | 16 |
Communication between those involved | 13 |
Well defined objectives and project scope | 12 |
Complete the project within time | 11 |
Realistic expectations between client and modeler | 5 |
Do not exceed the available budget | 2 |