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Caroline Ariane Dahl Wraae1, Niels Opstrup2, Kirsten Ohm Kyvik3
1Clinical Research, OPEN, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark cadw@health.sdu.dk.
This review explores Lean Management methods to reduce waste in healthcare research. It identifies and analyzes studies on implementing Lean to improve research efficiency and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Process Improvement
- Lean Management
Background:
- Medical research waste is a significant issue with limited solutions.
- Lean Management (Lean) methods, successful in manufacturing and healthcare, show potential for research.
- Improving research efficiency is crucial as it underpins patient care and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To scope the existing literature on Lean Management in research processes.
- To identify and review studies investigating the implementation of Lean in healthcare research.
- To assess the extent to which Lean methods enhance efficiency in research procedures.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Literature search across four databases (Scopus, Web of Science, Academic Search Premier, Business Source Complete) using the PCC model.
- Citation pearl growing for comprehensive literature identification, data charting with NVivo, and qualitative/quantitative analysis using NVivo, RStudio, and Excel.
Main Results:
- This section is to be populated upon completion of the review.
- The review will synthesize findings on Lean implementation in research.
- Results will detail the impact of Lean on research efficiency and outcomes.
Conclusions:
- This review will provide a comprehensive overview of Lean application in healthcare research.
- Findings will highlight the potential of Lean Management to reduce waste and improve efficiency in research.
- The study aims to inform future research and practice on optimizing research processes.
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