Abstract

Lean is a management philosophy derived from the Toyota System, widely applied in the industry and adapted to the health area in order to reduce costs and optimize resources by reviewing processes to generate value for the patient.

Integrative review that sought to answer the research question: what were the results after the implementation of Lean Healthcare in healthcare institutions?

This study reinforces the need to establish, for the management, a systematic method of monitoring the results achieved in the implementation phase of Lean Healthcare. It is worth mentioning that the value is defined by the patient and that this aspect in the results is still barely explored in the studies.

Description

Presentation slides are in Portuguese. Abstract is in English.

Author Details

Hellen Maria de Lima Graf Fernandes; Mariana Véo Nery de Jesus; Dirceu da Silva; Edineis de Brito Guirardello

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Presentation-Oral Standard Event

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Literature Review

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Total Quality Management, Health Management, Toyota System, Quality Improvement, Lean Healthcare

Conference Name

Sigma European Region Annual Conference

Conference Host

European Region - Sigma

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Abstract

Additional Files

Slides.pdf (1272 kB)

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Lean Healthcare from the institutional, professional, and patient perspectives

Virtual Event

Lean is a management philosophy derived from the Toyota System, widely applied in the industry and adapted to the health area in order to reduce costs and optimize resources by reviewing processes to generate value for the patient.

Integrative review that sought to answer the research question: what were the results after the implementation of Lean Healthcare in healthcare institutions?

This study reinforces the need to establish, for the management, a systematic method of monitoring the results achieved in the implementation phase of Lean Healthcare. It is worth mentioning that the value is defined by the patient and that this aspect in the results is still barely explored in the studies.