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Lean Six Sigma

About: Lean Six Sigma is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1919 publications have been published within this topic receiving 29142 citations.


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TL;DR: The authors discuss modern-day challenges that currently tip the scale against scleral buckle use and propose solutions based on each step of this procedure, which may reduce waste and potentially provide cost savings while maintaining favorable patient outcomes.
Abstract: by Thomas A. Ciulla, MD, MBA; Rehan M. Hussain, MD; and Justin H. Townsend, MD There is no uncertainty that advances in vitrectomy surgical techniques have decreased the number of scleral buckles used to repair retinal detachments. The annual American Society of Retina Specialists Preferences and Trends Survey has shown declining numbers of scleral buckles used year over year. Unless scleral buckle techniques evolve, to help us keep up with external pressures such as ambulatory surgery center surgical times, this procedure may become a lost art. I have asked Thomas A. Ciulla, MD, MBA, Rehan M. Hussain, MD, and Justin H. Townsend, MD, to discuss their interesting experience using Lean Six Sigma methodology to increase efficiency of scleral buckling surgery. They will discuss modern-day challenges that currently tip the scale against scleral buckle use and propose solutions based on each step of this procedure. Their advice, if implemented, may reduce waste and potentially provide cost savings while maintaining favorable patient outcomes. I am certain that their insights will be very valuable for maximizing surgical outcomes in patients with retinal detachments — but enabling us to do so while respecting external challenges surrounding modern-day vitreoretinal surgery. INTRODUCTION

2 citations

Proceedings Article
01 Jan 2012
TL;DR: Develop the Linear Programming techniques for Multidimensional Analysis of preference model to a Fuzzy Group bi-objective LINMAP to integrate Lean and Six Sigma perspectives and select the best practice Lean Six Sigma e-Health reference architecture.
Abstract: Purpose: In recent years, although several studies have focused on Lean Six Sigma project selection, none of them have applied a Lean Six Sigma approach to evaluate e-health reference architectures Therefore, there is a significant gap of Lean Six Sigma application for e-Health architectures in e-Health care quality improvement literature In this paper, we present a Lean Six Sigma approach to select e-health reference architectures for high-quality healthcare in modern medicine Design/methodology/approach: At first, a novel model is presented to evaluate core e-Health modules and layers of e-Health reference architectures from a Six Sigma perspective Then, the proposed model is used to evaluate core e-Health modules and layers of e-Health reference architectures from a Lean perspective In order to overcome issues related to imprecise or vague judgments in, the proposed e-Health decision making model is presented in the fuzzy environment Findings: Findings from this paper develop the Linear Programming techniques for Multidimensional Analysis of preference (LINMAP) model to a Fuzzy Group bi-objective LINMAP to integrate Lean and Six Sigma perspectives and select the best practice Lean Six Sigma e-Health reference architecture

2 citations

Dissertation
01 Jan 2016
TL;DR: This research found that engaged frontline workers, long-term leadership obligation, an understanding of patients' requirements and the implementation of a systematic integration of lean strategies could continuously improve patient flow, health care service and growth in the emergency departments.
Abstract: This research aims to develop an Integrated Lean Six Sigma approach to investigate and resolve the patient flow problems in hospital emergency departments. It was proposed that the voice of the customer and the voice of the process should be considered simultaneously to investigate the current process of patient flow. Statistical analysis, visual process mapping with A3 problem solving sheet, and cause and effect diagrams have been used to identify the major patient flow issues. This research found that engaged frontline workers, long-term leadership obligation, an understanding of patients' requirements and the implementation of a systematic integration of lean strategies could continuously improve patient flow, health care service and growth in the emergency departments.

2 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
20241
2023109
2022205
2021183
2020187
2019190