Mathematical model reduces waiting times in elderly care

The model, part of the ongoing DOLCE VITA research programme, enables care providers to assign elderly patients more efficiently while taking their preferences into account. Simulations already showed promising results — in one case cutting the average waiting time by more than half while improving alignment with personal care preferences. The model is now being put into practice with ten care organisations in the Amsterdam area.

This approach combines advanced mathematical algorithms with data from care chains and patient preferences. While initially designed for elderly care, it can also be applied to sectors such as mental health care, youth care, and care for people with disabilities. The initiative takes shape as a Community of Practice, enabling collaboration between care providers, insurers, and researchers to achieve more efficient and humane care delivery.

To read the full news article from CWI, visit: Project to reduce waiting times in healthcare moves into practice