A staffing decision support methodology using a quality loss function: A cross-disciplinary quantitative study

International Journal of Nursing Studies

Volumn 46, Issue 7, 2009, Pages 903-911

  Mincsovics, Gergely ^a  

^a EINDHOVEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

Decision support techniques; Health service rationing; Loss function; Nursing workload; Quality of care; Workforce planning

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT;

DECISION SUPPORT TECHNIQUES; PERSONNEL STAFFING AND SCHEDULING; QUALITY ASSURANCE, HEALTH CARE;

EID: 67149139028     PISSN: 00207489     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.12.013     Document Type: Article

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