Modelling the Implications for Hospital Services of Cervical Cytology Screening: A Case History |
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Authors: | A Boyd L A Davies A Bagust |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Operational Research,North Western Regional Health Authority,;2.Department of Community Medicine,North Western Regional Health Authority, |
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Abstract: | A screening programme is being introduced throughout the UK to reduce deaths from cancer of the cervix by early detection of precancerous lesions. A stochastic mathematical model has been developed in order to estimate the resource implications of this programme for hospital services in NW region. The model was developed over a period of 1 year, undergoing many changes in the process. The model has suggested operational policies for smear management and demonstrated the importance of wide coverage of the population. |
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