Using simulation for AIDS policy modeling: benefits for HIV/AIDS prevention policy makers in Vienna, Austria

In spite of advanced therapies and the success of additional prevention programs, the HIV/AIDS epidemic still remains a challenge. Our paper refers academics, health care managers, and policy makers to the relevance of AIDS policy simulators in better decision-making. By highlighting the types of de...

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Published in:Health care management science 2002-04, Vol.5 (2), p.121-134
Main Author: Rauner, Marion S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - epidemiology
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control
AIDS
Austria - epidemiology
Computer Simulation
Decision making
Decision Support Systems, Management
Disease prevention
Efficiency, Organizational
Health care policy
Health Policy
Health Resources - supply & distribution
HIV
HIV Infections - epidemiology
HIV Infections - prevention & control
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Models, Statistical
Policy Making
Simulation
Studies
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Summary:In spite of advanced therapies and the success of additional prevention programs, the HIV/AIDS epidemic still remains a challenge. Our paper refers academics, health care managers, and policy makers to the relevance of AIDS policy simulators in better decision-making. By highlighting the types of decisions AIDS policy models can support, we demonstrate the strategic role of AIDS policy simulators for the efficient and effective planning of scarce resources to fight the epidemic. For each type of decision, we then review exemplary AIDS policy simulators that have helped policy makers make better decisions. Finally, we present the benefits of an AIDS policy simulator for HIV/AIDS prevention policy makers in Vienna, Austria.
ISSN:1386-9620
1572-9389
DOI:10.1023/A:1014433117269