Balancing Standardization and Personalization in Complex AF Care Pathways Through Process Mining : Finding the Right Beat

Care pathways are an essential tool for organizing healthcare efficiently. Though, the standardization of care pathways is not feasible for all conditions. Atrial fibrillation is a complex disease, with many comorbidities and risk factors. The management of AF is highly personalized, and, therefore, often inefficiently organized. There is little insight into the care pathways and work processes regarding AF management. This thesis used and extends Process Mining to discover, analyse, and improve the care pathways of patients with AF by balancing standardization and personalization.