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Marieke Sijm-Eeken1, Jaqueline Zheng1, Linda Peute1
1Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Lean methodology can optimize patient journey mapping in hospitals. This approach standardizes processes, improves efficiency, and enhances the quality of patient journey maps for better healthcare experiences.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Process Optimization
- Patient Experience Research
Background:
- Hospital quality improvement increasingly focuses on patient experience.
- Patient journey mapping is a key methodology for understanding patient experiences.
- Current patient journey mapping lacks standardized approaches, hindering adoption and efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the value of Lean methodology in optimizing patient journey mapping within a hospital setting.
- To identify opportunities for standardizing and improving the patient journey mapping process.
Main Methods:
- A Lean analysis was conducted on the patient journey mapping process.
- Observations and interviews were used to identify current mapping procedures in a Dutch academic hospital.
- An expert panel reviewed proposed improvements.
Main Results:
- Lean methodology helped visualize the patient journey mapping process and identify inefficiencies.
- The study identified opportunities for optimizing and standardizing mapping steps and phases.
- Lean facilitated alignment of different perspectives on the mapping process.
Conclusions:
- Lean methodology offers significant value in optimizing patient journey mapping.
- Standardization through Lean can improve the efficiency and quality of patient journey maps.
- Implementing Lean can enhance the effectiveness of patient experience initiatives in hospitals.
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