Timothy Bolt
An analytical framework for group simulation model building
Bolt, Timothy; Bayer, Steffen; Kapsali, Maria; Brailsford, Sally
Authors
Steffen Bayer
Maria Kapsali
Sally Brailsford
Abstract
This paper presents a framework for understanding and improving the process of simulation model building involving a group of domain experts, classifying the different roles the model may play at various stages of its development. The framework consists of four different “object roles”, defined along two dimensions: a functional dimension (boundary object vs. representational object) and a knowledge dimension (epistemic object vs. technical object). A model can take different roles during the development process, e.g. for facilitating communication, for gaining insight into the real-world system, or for experimentation and policy evaluation. The use of the framework is illustrated by two case studies in healthcare. Its relevance and applicability are examined through a survey on model use. The survey was conducted among a group of modelling consultants with experience of using both discrete-event simulation and system dynamics within the NHS, and indicated the potential usefulness of the framework.
Citation
Bolt, T., Bayer, S., Kapsali, M., & Brailsford, S. (2021). An analytical framework for group simulation model building. Health Systems, 10(3), 198-211. https://doi.org/10.1080/20476965.2020.1740613
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 17, 2020 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
Publication Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
Deposit Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
Journal | Health Systems |
Print ISSN | 2047-6965 |
Electronic ISSN | 2047-6973 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 198-211 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/20476965.2020.1740613 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/7434544 |
Publisher URL | http://doi.org/10.1080/20476965.2020.1740613 |
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