LAPSE:2023.4639
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LAPSE:2023.4639
Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare: A Systematic Literature Review on Motivations and Benefits
February 23, 2023
Abstract
While Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been applied extensively in healthcare organisations, there has been limited research on the trends of LSS application in healthcare in recent years. This paper aims to present the key motivations and benefits of LSS in healthcare with a view to highlighting the types of problems that LSS in healthcare can aid in solving. The authors used a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to achieving the article’s purpose. Peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2011 and 2021 are considered to achieve the study objectives. The systematic review helped the authors to identify the evolution, benefits, and motivations for LSS in healthcare. This work includes directions for managers and healthcare professionals in healthcare organisations to embark on a focused LSS journey aligned with the strategic objectives. This study is perhaps one of the most comprehensive SLRs covering a vital agenda of LSS in healthcare. This study provides all the deliverables of LSS for its successful deployment in healthcare.
While Lean Six Sigma (LSS) has been applied extensively in healthcare organisations, there has been limited research on the trends of LSS application in healthcare in recent years. This paper aims to present the key motivations and benefits of LSS in healthcare with a view to highlighting the types of problems that LSS in healthcare can aid in solving. The authors used a systematic literature review (SLR) approach to achieving the article’s purpose. Peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2011 and 2021 are considered to achieve the study objectives. The systematic review helped the authors to identify the evolution, benefits, and motivations for LSS in healthcare. This work includes directions for managers and healthcare professionals in healthcare organisations to embark on a focused LSS journey aligned with the strategic objectives. This study is perhaps one of the most comprehensive SLRs covering a vital agenda of LSS in healthcare. This study provides all the deliverables of LSS for its successful deployment in healthcare.
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benefits, healthcare, Lean, Six Sigma, systematic literature review
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McDermott O, Antony J, Bhat S, Jayaraman R, Rosa A, Marolla G, Parida R. Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare: A Systematic Literature Review on Motivations and Benefits. (2023). LAPSE:2023.4639
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McDermott O: College of Science and Engineering, University of Galway, H91 TK33 Galway, Ireland [ORCID]
Antony J: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
Bhat S: Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore 575028, India [ORCID]
Jayaraman R: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates [ORCID]
Rosa A: Department of Management Studies, Università LUM Jean Monnet, 70010 Casamassima, Italy [ORCID]
Marolla G: Department of Management Studies, Università LUM Jean Monnet, 70010 Casamassima, Italy [ORCID]
Parida R: Operations Management, Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad 201001, India; Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University, London EC2M 6SQ, UK [ORCID]
Antony J: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates
Bhat S: Department of Mechanical Engineering, St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore 575028, India [ORCID]
Jayaraman R: Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi P.O. Box 127788, United Arab Emirates [ORCID]
Rosa A: Department of Management Studies, Università LUM Jean Monnet, 70010 Casamassima, Italy [ORCID]
Marolla G: Department of Management Studies, Università LUM Jean Monnet, 70010 Casamassima, Italy [ORCID]
Parida R: Operations Management, Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Ghaziabad, Ghaziabad 201001, India; Guildhall School of Business and Law, London Metropolitan University, London EC2M 6SQ, UK [ORCID]
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Processes
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10
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10
First Page
1910
Year
2022
Publication Date
2022-09-21
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2227-9717
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PII: pr10101910, Publication Type: Review
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