Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of Lean methodology
through an exhaustive literature review, and its implications and application in the service …

This article presents the state of the art of Lean principles applied in Emergency
Departments through a systematic literature review. Our article extends previous work found …

Purpose–The purpose of this study is to evaluate how LEAN thinking is used as a
management and development tool in the Finnish public healthcare system and what kind of …

As the application of lean in healthcare expands, further research is needed in at least two
areas: first, on the role of context in shaping lean and its consequences and second, on how …

Objectives: to demonstrate the scientific knowledge developed on lean thinking in health,
highlighting the impact and contributions in health care and nursing. Method: an integrative …

While lean thinking has been used in healthcare for almost two decades, its efficacy has
been debated extensively by researchers and practitioners alike. This ongoing debate is …

This study presents an integrated lean methodology for improving patient flow by identifying
root causes of patient flow problems and proposing a lean patient flow process in …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify, present and categorise the main
requirements, challenges and impacts of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) applications. Emphasis is …

Healthcare systems are essential service organizations for citizens. However, the increasing
demand for healthcare provisions and limited resources are challenging the public …

Lean philosophy has been one of the most prominent methodologies of process
improvement. Positive results from lean implementations have motivated managers to carry …