Table 4 Results for resource capacity planning
From: Operations research for resource planning and -use in radiotherapy: a literature review
Reference | Subject of research | Hierarchical level | OR method(s) | Extent of implementation | (Potential) Impact on performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ogulata et al. [51] | Capacity planning of a cobalt device | Operational offline | CE + CS | III | No delays in the start of treatment if slack capacity > = 4 patients per day |
Joustra et al. [52] | Waiting lists management | Tactical | QT + CS | III | Separate queues require 50% less capacity to achieve targets |
Li et al. [53] | LINACs’ capacity planning | Tactical | QT + MP | I | Not mentioned |
Li et al. [27] | LINACs’ capacity allocation | Operational Offline | MP + QT | I | Reduction of number of required weekly time slots from 125 to 110 |
Bikker et al. [28] | Doctors’ capacity allocation | Tactical | MP + CS | IV | Access times reduction of 15% for regular patients and 16% for subacute patients |