Healthcare services in Nova Scotia : a conceptual model to optimize resource allocation and reduce waiting time in homecare services

Beainy, Rita Joseph

dc.contributor.advisor	Zhang, Michael Xiaoou, 1973-
dc.coverage.spatial	Nova Scotia
dc.creator	Beainy, Rita Joseph
dc.date.accessioned	2012-12-18T18:21:07Z
dc.date.available	2012-12-18T18:21:07Z
dc.date.issued	2012
dc.identifier.uri	http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/24800
dc.description	1 online resource (ii, 47 leaves)
dc.description	Includes abstract.
dc.description	Includes bibliographical references (leaves 44-47).
dc.description.abstract	This research provides a review of healthcare services in Nova Scotia, specifically continuing care. The research examines a variety of existing challenges, and possible solutions to waiting times in continuing care services for seniors. Homecare support is proposed as a probable solution to address significant challenges resulting from aging population. The research also presents a brief overview of existing literature for optimizing healthcare operations. Finally a conceptual mathematical model is discussed with the objective of reducing waiting times for homecare services, while minimizing the overall costs of the homecare support system.	en_CA
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dc.publisher	Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.title	Healthcare services in Nova Scotia : a conceptual model to optimize resource allocation and reduce waiting time in homecare services	en_CA
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thesis.degree.name	Master of Business Administration
thesis.degree.level	Masters
thesis.degree.discipline	Sobey School of Business
thesis.degree.grantor	Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)