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Journal of Project Management
ISSN 2371-8374 (Online) - ISSN 2371-8366 (Print)
Quarterly Publication
Volume 9 Issue 3 pp. 239-254, 2024

Optimizing outpatient appointment scheduling: Innovative strategies for enhanced efficiency in psychiatric clinics Pages 239-254 PDF Download PDF

Authors: Alireza Kasaie, Hamed Farrokhi-Asl, Shermineh Hadadkaveh

📋 Author Affiliations:
A. Kasaie1, H. Farrokhi-Asl ORCID 2, S. Hadadkaveh3
1 Loyola University Chicago, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, Department of Health Informatics and Data Science, Chicago, IL, United States
2 Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, United States
3 Department of Industrial Engineering, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
doi 10.5267/j.jpm.2024.4.003
✏️ Editor: EditorMorteza Bagherpour ORCID
Crossref Source: CrossRef

🔑 Keywords: Appointment scheduling systems, Psychiatric clinic efficiency, Patient Unpunctuality, Resource utilization, Patient outcomes

Abstract: Patient punctuality significantly impacts resource utilization and patient waiting times, among other quality indicators, within psychiatry clinics. In pursuit of service improvement, this study endeavors to develop effective appointment scheduling systems that optimally distribute patients' needs during clinical sessions, thereby enhancing resource utilization and patient satisfaction. In developing these scheduling rules, three patient-related uncertainties are considered: preference, availability, and punctuality. Various scheduling rules are evaluated based on their average total cost under different scenarios. The HSBGDM rules have emerged as a balanced approach for clinic operations, effectively managing physician time but occasionally leading to overtime variations. Increased patient delays often exacerbate physician idle times, particularly under IBVST and VBVST rules. Hybrid rules, such as the HSBGDM series, adapt well, improving patient wait times and managing unscheduled patients. However, scheduling systems like REPDM may prolong waits, potentially impacting patient satisfaction. Systems prioritizing new appointments can increase physician idle times due to unpredictability. While accommodating unscheduled patients enhances service quality, it may also cause disruptions. This study provides valuable insights into scheduling dynamics, assisting administrators in balancing efficiency, cost, and patient satisfaction.

How to cite this paper
APA: Kasaie, A., Farrokhi-Asl, H & Hadadkaveh, S. (2024). Optimizing outpatient appointment scheduling: Innovative strategies for enhanced efficiency in psychiatric clinics. Journal of Project Management, 9(3), 239-254.
Chicago/Turabian: Kasaie, A., Farrokhi-Asl, H & Hadadkaveh, S. 2024. "Optimizing outpatient appointment scheduling: Innovative strategies for enhanced efficiency in psychiatric clinics." Journal of Project Management 9, no. 3 (2024): 239-254.
AMA: Kasaie, A., Farrokhi-Asl, H & Hadadkaveh, S. Optimizing outpatient appointment scheduling: Innovative strategies for enhanced efficiency in psychiatric clinics. Journal of Project Management. 2024;9(3):239-254.

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