MODELOS DE MOVIMIENTO DE PERSONAS EN ENTORNOS SANITARIOS

Abstract

This project focuses on designing and modeling the movement of people within healthcare environments to simulate and predict infection dynamics. Utilizing an agent based model, the study aims to develop a comprehensive simulation that considers spatial layout, crowd behavior, and disease transmission dynamics. The objectives include optimizing facility design, assessing the role of people movements in the transmission dynamics of diseases, and implementing effective infection control measures.

The model program goes from a basic simulation of individuals moving in circles, to a 2-dimensional space and finally, to a more advanced model where patients are found in a layout that represents a healthcare environment with waiting rooms, halls, and doctor offices.

At the end of the project, four cases are proposed and studied to better understand the effects each aspect of the model had on the infection results overall: Modification of area, layout, health status of the doctor, and transmission probabilities in certain parts of the health center.

The key findings demonstrate the impact of spatial configuration on infection spread and the critical role of movement dynamics in controlling disease transmission. By refining model parameters and incorporating healthcare-specific elements, the project highlights areas for potential improvement in healthcare system performance. The results underscore the importance of integrating advanced modeling techniques in healthcare design to achieve better patient outcomes and more resilient healthcare systems.