Why the study?
Does a statistical relief strategy based on historical case durations minimize overtime hours for first-shift anesthetists compared to perfect retrospective knowledge?
Does a statistical relief strategy based on historical case durations minimize overtime hours for first-shift anesthetists compared to perfect retrospective knowledge?
A relief strategy based on historical case durations performs well at minimizing anesthetist staffing costs and overtime.
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Supports historical duration modeling for relief scheduling; leaves open prospective validation in real-world OR staffing.
Dexter et al. (1999) studied this question.
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