Author:
Paiva Joao R. B.,Pacheco Viviane M. G.,Barbosa Poliana S.,Almeida Fabiana R.,Wainer Gabriel A.,Gomes Flavio A.,Coimbra Antonio P.,Calixto Wesley P.
Abstract
AbstractThis work proposes a system complexity metric and its application to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) system. The methodology for applying said complexity metric comprises: (i) parameters sensitivity indices calculation, (ii) mapping connections dynamics between system components, and (iii) system’s complexity calculation. After simulating the ICU computer model and using the proposed methodology, we obtained results regarding: number of admissions, number of patients in the queue, length of stay, beds in use, ICU performance, and system complexity values (in regular or overloaded operation). As the number of patients in the queue increased, the ICU system complexity also increased, indicating a need for policies to promote system robustness.
Funder
Instituto Federal Goiás
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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