Ischemic stroke is defined as an infarction in the brain, caused by impaired cerebral blood
supply, leading to local brain tissue ischemia, hypoxic necrosis, and corresponding …

Purpose Lean healthcare (LHC) applies lean philosophy in the healthcare sector to promote
a culture of continuous improvement through the elimination of non-value-added activities …

The energy crisis, an increasing concern of the industrial sector, is characterized by
increased energy costs and low energy availability. As part of an effort to increase energy …

Purpose Lean Six Sigma (LSS) implementation follows a structured approach called define-
measure-analyze-improve-control (DMAIC). Earlier research about its application in …

Existing models for the safe, timely and effective delivery of health and social care are
challenged by an ageing population. Services and care pathways are often optimised for …

Purpose This study aims to investigate the mediating role of lean management on the
relationship between workforce management and value-added time in private hospitals …

Purpose This study investigates the role of leadership and cultural transformation in
facilitating Lean Six Sigma (LSS) practices in clinical pharmacy settings to reduce medicine …

Purpose This article aims to introduce a guide to improving hospital bed setup by combining
lean technical practices (LTPs), such as kaizen and value stream mapping (VSM) and lean …

Increasing demand and changing case-mix have resulted in bottlenecks and longer waiting
times in emergency departments (ED). However, many process improvement efforts …

Kaizen initiatives are core organisational mechanisms in lean healthcare projects. Although
they show specific peculiarities (eg a narrow goal and an accelerated timeframe), they can …