A Decision Support System For Equipment Allocation In A Telemedicine Referral Network

Authors

  • Maria J Treurnicht Stellenbosch University
  • Liezl van Dyk Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/25-1-641

Keywords:

Telemedicine, hospital referrals, genetic algorithm

Abstract

Telemedicine applications have had much success in strengthening health systems worldwide. Unfortunately, many systems are implemented without decisions based on proper needs assessments. In South Africa, this

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Published

2014-01-10

How to Cite

Treurnicht, M. J., & van Dyk, L. (2014). A Decision Support System For Equipment Allocation In A Telemedicine Referral Network. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 25(1), 29–38. https://doi.org/10.7166/25-1-641

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 1 (2014)

Section

General Articles

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