An equity-efficiency trade-off model for the optimum location of medical care facilities
1998; Elsevier BV; Volume: 32; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/s0038-0121(97)00007-4
ISSN1873-6041
Autores Tópico(s)Aviation Industry Analysis and Trends
ResumoThis paper presents a location-allocation modeling approach to the location of medical facilities, and is termed the equity-efficiency trade-off model. It is a multiobjective optimization structure, in which systems equity and efficiency are incorporated. Systems equity is measured by the opportunity to receive medical services, while efficiency is represented by consumer and producer welfare. The model is implemented in an effort to determine locations of medical facilities in the Chongju Metropolitan Area of Korea. Evaluated in terms of equity and efficiency tradeoffs, the current allocations of medical facilities in the region appear to be far distant from the optimal pattern(s).
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