Case Studies of Musculoskeletal-Simulation-Based Rehabilitation Program Evaluation

Learn-by-doing simulations can provide tremendously effective learning. This chapter examines previous and current work in the area of educational simulations and looks ahead toward several potential futures in the field. The chapter includes a number of simulation-based success stories and case studies from past years, along with a discussion of why they worked as well as what could have been done better. It also describes approaches to ensure that a simulation is educationally effective while still being engaging and even entertaining. In addition, the chapter includes a design and development process that can be followed in order to maximize the educational value and usability of a simulation.

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Agent-Based Simulation of Hardware-Intensive Design Teams Using the Function–Behavior–Structure Framework

Systems ◽

10.3390/systems7030037 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 37 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mitch Bott ◽

Bryan Mesmer

Keyword(s):

Software Development ◽

Case Studies ◽

Design Teams ◽

Agent Based Simulation ◽

Agent Based ◽

Agile Processes ◽

Structure Framework ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Space Launch ◽

Intensive System

Agile processes have been used in software development, with many case studies indicating positive changes in productivity when these processes are used. Agile processes are beginning to be applied to work beyond software-centric systems. There does not yet exist a diverse set of studies on the effectiveness of Agile processes on hardware-intensive systems. The research in this article applies a modeling and simulation-based approach which uses the function–behavior–structure framework to evaluate the effectiveness of waterfall and Agile processes. The simulation was validated against case studies of software-centric design efforts. When applied to a space launch vehicle—a highly coupled, hardware-intensive system—the simulation shows that the benefits of Agile may not be as great as those seen with software-intensive systems.

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Program Evaluation: Methods and Case Studies

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management ◽

10.2307/3324395 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 430

Author(s):

Stephen M. Meyer ◽

Emil Posavac ◽

Raymond Carey

Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Case Studies ◽

Evaluation Methods

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Simulation-based optimisation of maintenance systems: Industrial case studies

Journal of Manufacturing Systems ◽

10.1016/j.jmsy.2017.05.008 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 44 ◽

pp. 191-206 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Abdullah Alrabghi ◽

Ashutosh Tiwari ◽

Mark Savill

Keyword(s):

Case Studies ◽

Simulation Based ◽

Maintenance Systems

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Program Evaluation - Automotive Lightweighting Materials Program Research and Development Projects Assessment of Benefits - Case Studies No. 2

10.2172/885871 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

S. Das

Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Research And Development ◽

Case Studies ◽

Development Projects ◽

Program Research

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Book Reviews: 'Program Evaluation Methods and Case Studies', 'In transition: A guide to the menopause', 'Disability Awareness Package: Resource Manual (2nd ed.)', 'Drug-Nutrient Interactions: The Manual'

Australian Journal of Primary Health ◽

10.1071/py96061 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 86

Author(s):

Stephen Polgar ◽

Lindsay Paul ◽

Elica Ristevski ◽

Megan Ballinger

Keyword(s):

Program Evaluation ◽

Health Education ◽

Case Studies ◽

Human Services ◽

Nutrient Interactions ◽

Resource Manual ◽

Disability Awareness ◽

Program Evaluations ◽

Outcome Evaluations

Providers of human services are aware of the necessity for systematic outcome evaluations as an integral part of program delivery. Posavac and Carey (1997) have written a compact and well organised text for introducing the reader to the practical aspects of designing, implementing and communicating the results of program evaluations in the broad (health, education, welfare) area of human services. This is the fifth edition of the book, an indication that readers have, for over fifteen years, found it a useful introductory text.

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