Konstantinos Kaparis

Prof. Konstantinos Kaparis

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Academic Career Length

19Years (2008-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 December 2008 in European Journal of Operational Research
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Ruud Teunter
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Konstantinos Kaparis
OTOu Tang
Ou Tang

8 May 2010 in Mathematical Programming
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Konstantinos Kaparis
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Adam N. Letchford

1 March 2009 in International Journal of Production Economics
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RTRuud Teunter
Ruud Teunter
OTOu Tang
Ou Tang
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Konstantinos Kaparis

1 April 2008 in European Journal of Operational Research
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Konstantinos Kaparis
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Adam N. Letchford

1 May 2022 in Discrete Optimization
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Franklin Djeumou Fomeni
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Konstantinos Kaparis
ALAdam N. Letchford
Adam N. Letchford

17 December 2024 in Healthcare
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Aristeidis MystakidisAristeidis Mystakidis
Aristeidis Mystakidis
Christos KoukarasChristos Koukaras
Christos Koukaras
Paraskevas KoukarasParaskevas Koukaras
Paraskevas Koukaras
KKKonstantinos Kaparis
Konstantinos Kaparis
Stavros G. StavrinidesStavros G. Stavrinides
Stavros G. Stavrinides
Christos TjortjisChristos Tjortjis
Christos Tjortjis
Background/Objectives: This study addresses the complex challenge of Nurse Rostering (NR) in oncology departments, a critical component of healthcare management affecting operational efficiency and patient care quality. Given the intricate dynamics of healthcare settings, particularly in oncology clinics, where patient needs are acute and unpredictable, optimizing nurse schedules is paramount for enhancing care delivery and staff satisfaction. Methods: Employing advanced Integer Programming (IP) techniques, this research develops a comprehensive model to optimise NR. The methodology integrates a variety of constraints, including legal work hours, staff qualifications, and personal preferences, to generate equitable and efficient schedules. Through a case study approach, the model’s implementation is explored within a clinical setting, demonstrating its practical application and adaptability to real-world challenges. Results: The implementation of the IP model in a clinical setting revealed significant improvements in scheduling efficiency and staff satisfaction. The model successfully balanced workload distribution among nurses, accommodated individual preferences to a high degree, and ensured compliance with work-hour regulations, leading to optimised shift schedules that support both staff well-being and patient care standards. Conclusions: The findings underscore the effectiveness of IP in addressing the complexities of NR in oncology clinics. By facilitating a strategic allocation of nursing resources, the proposed model contributes to operational excellence in healthcare settings, underscoring the potential of Operations Research in enhancing healthcare delivery and management practices.