Lean management in health care: definition, concepts, methodology and effects reported (systematic review protocol).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lean is a set of operating philosophies and methods that help create a maximum value for patients by reducing waste and waits. It emphasizes the consideration of the customer's needs, employee involvement and continuous improvement. Research on the application and implementation of lean principles in health care has been limited.

Methods

This is a protocol for a systematic review, following the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care (EPOC) methodology. The review aims to document, catalogue and synthesize the existing literature on the effects of lean implementation in health care settings especially the potential effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. We have developed a Medline keyword search strategy, and this focused strategy

SUBMITTER: Lawal AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4171573 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature