Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study

Alkan Durmuş; Abdurrahman İskender

doi:10.51754/cusbed.1615615

Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study

Abstract

With the advancement of technology, radiological imaging examinations are vital in clinical diagnosis and treatment processes. Patients with chronic conditions often require diagnostic imaging procedures such as MRI, X-ray, CT scans and Ultrasound. Timely access to these services is critical, especially in situations requiring urgent medical attention. Assessing and improving the performance of radiology departments is critical to optimize patient care. Simulation techniques, especially discrete event simulation, have emerged as an effective tool for optimizing workflow, resource allocation and patient flow in MR departments. This study aims to contribute to strategic planning and operational decision processes in radiology departments to ensure more efficient use of resources. Using Arena Simulation, recommendations for efficient use of resources and balancing patient flows were developed and modeled. The main bottlenecks identified in the current situation analysis require strategic measures to be taken to improve the efficiency of MR service processes. The recommended steps, such as procurement of new MR equipment and staffing, are critical to meet the increasing demand for services in the future. As a result, this study provides concrete recommendations to increase the effectiveness of MR service processes of the university hospital and serves as a guide to improve operational performance.

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English

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Health Care Administration

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Research Article

Authors

Alkan Durmuş ^*
0000-0002-5806-9962
Türkiye

Abdurrahman İskender
0000-0001-8055-7869
Türkiye

Publication Date

April 30, 2025

Submission Date

January 8, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 26, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 1

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Durmuş, A., & İskender, A. (2025). Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal, 10(1), 40-51. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1615615

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1.Durmuş A, İskender A. Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2025;10(1):40-51. doi:10.51754/cusbed.1615615

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Durmuş, Alkan, and Abdurrahman İskender. 2025. “Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital With Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 10 (1): 40-51. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1615615.

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Durmuş A, İskender A (April 1, 2025) Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 10 1 40–51.

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[1]A. Durmuş and A. İskender, “Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study”, J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 40–51, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.51754/cusbed.1615615.

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Durmuş, Alkan - İskender, Abdurrahman. “Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital With Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 10/1 (April 1, 2025): 40-51. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1615615.

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1.Durmuş A, İskender A. Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2025;10:40–51.

MLA

Durmuş, Alkan, and Abdurrahman İskender. “Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital With Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 10, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 40-51, doi:10.51754/cusbed.1615615.

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1.Alkan Durmuş, Abdurrahman İskender. Evaluation of Services in MRI Department of University Hospital with Discrete Event Simulation Technique: A Case Study. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2025 Apr. 1;10(1):40-51. doi:10.51754/cusbed.1615615