Including learning and forgetting processes in agent-based simulation models: application to police intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests

Date

2025-01-01

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Elsevier
Acceso abierto / Sarbide irekia
Artículo / Artikulua
Versión publicada / Argitaratu den bertsioa

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  • AEI/Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2017-2020/PID2020-114031RB-I00/ES/ recolecta
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Abstract

Agent-based modeling has become increasingly popular in recent decades; however, defining agents that accurately depict human behavior remains a significant challenge. This paper contributes to the precise definition of human-like agents by incorporating learning and forgetting processes from the medical and psychological literature into agent-based simulation models. Specifically, the mathematical model for forgetting is developed to be compatible with empirical findings. The empirical evidence also supports the decomposition of the learning process into training sessions and the application of skills in real situations, as followed in this model. The resulting model of learning agents is then applied to study police intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. In numerous urban areas, there's ongoing discussion regarding the provision of defibrillators in patrol cars and CPR training for police officers. The results demonstrate that including learning and forgetting processes in simulation models provide a more accurate understanding of the benefits of using local police to attend cardiac arrests.

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Keywords

Agent-based simulation, behavioural OR, Healthcare, Hybrid simulation model, Learning and forgetting modeling

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Estadística, Informática y Matemáticas / Estatistika, Informatika eta Matematika / Institute of Smart Cities - ISC

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Baigorri, M., Mallor, F. (2025). Including learning and forgetting processes in agent-based simulation models: application to police intervention in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Expert Systems with Applications, 260, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2024.125394.

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© 2024 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license.

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