Table 4 Results of the validation of the model

How well did they represent issues related to neonatal health services

Very good

2

2

Good

4

5

9

Fairly good

2

1

3

Not at all good

Whether the model was realistic and an imitation of the real world system

Very reasonable

2

1

3

Reasonable

4

7

11

Fairly reasonable

Not reasonable

Does the model capture and communicate issues in neonatal healthcare service?

Very good

3

2

5

Good

2

5

7

Fairly good

1

1

2

Not at all good

Is the model a useful communication tool concerning neonatal health care issues?

Very useful

4

4

8

Useful

2

4

6

Fairly useful

Not at all useful

Is the model a tool that can be used by stakeholders in decision making?

Very useful

3

5

8

Useful

1

3

4

Fairly useful

2

2

Not at all useful