The whys, whats, and whens of modelling in healthcare -- How to use this book -- The modelling process -- Issues of data -- The basics -- Predictions and responses -- Evaluating detrimental behaviour -- Adjusting risky behaviour -- Issues in mathematical modelling -- Explaining irrational behaviour -- Modelling optimal behaviour -- Modelling social interaction -- The future starts now -- Viewing the system as a whole -- Dealing with lines and capacity -- Finding the "best" intervention
Summary
A model is a simplified representation of a real-world situation used to help answer a specific question. This book provides a look into the world of modelling with the focus on modelling in healthcare.--[from preface]
