Table 6 Results of the scenario analysis for the baseline case (i.e. 40% pull patients)
From: Improving workflow control in radiotherapy using discrete-event simulation
Scenario | Average WT days (95% CI) | # patients breaching WT target (95% CI) | # first fraction rebooks (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Baseline (DES model) | 7.8 (7.5, 8.1) | 87.7 (68.1, 107.4) | 69.5 (65.9, 73.2) |
Spread consultation slots over the week | 6.2 (6.1, 6.3) | 22.5 (19.0, 26.0) | 60.7 (56.4, 65.1) |
No pre-allocation for CT | 6.4 (6.4, 6.5) | 37.1 (31.8, 42.4) | 65.6 (62.4, 68.8) |
Balance doctor availability for contouring | 7.8 (7.5, 8.0) | 80.9 (66.1, 95.6) | 76.9 (73.4, 80.5) |
Increase automated planning by 16.4% | 7.7 (7.4, 7.9) | 74.2 (61.0, 87.4) | 67.5 (62.9, 72.2) |
One more full-time P4 planner | 7.7 (7.4, 7.9) | 77.3 (62.3, 92.4) | 64.3 (60.3, 68.2) |