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Discrete Event Simulation

A simulation methodology that models patient pathways as sequences of discrete events occurring at specific points in time.

Definition

Discrete event simulation (DES) models individuals as entities that experience events at specific times, rather than at fixed cycle intervals. Events can include clinical outcomes, resource use, treatment switches, and death. DES can model unlimited health states and competing risks without the memoryless constraints of Markov models, making it well-suited to complex pathway modelling.

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Version
1.0.0
Published
4/26/2026
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