Table 17 Examples of publications undertaking simulation and/or optimisation with reference to physical layout

Gartner et al. [104]

Arnolds and Gartner [105]

Rismanchian and Lee [106]

Optimisation of physical layouts based on derived de facto pathways

Meng et al. [107]

Assessment of changing patient numbers on functional area utilisation

Schwartz et al. [108]

Optimisation of scheduling with regard to bed and staff allocation incorporating various practical constraints