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Lean thinking transformation of the unsedated upper gastrointestinal endoscopy pathway improves effi...

Lean thinking transformation of the unsedated upper gastrointestinal endoscopy pathway improves effi...

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Lean thinking transformation of the unsedated upper gastrointestinal endoscopy pathway improves efficiency and is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction

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Lean thinking transformation of the unsedated upper gastrointestinal endoscopy pathway improves efficiency and is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction

Publisher

England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd

Journal title

BMJ quality & safety, 2012-01, Vol.21 (1), p.63-69

Language

English

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England: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd

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BackgroundUpper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy is a routine healthcare procedure with a defined patient pathway. The objective of this study was to redesign this pathway for unsedated patients using lean thinking transformation to focus on patient-derived value-adding steps, remove waste and create a more efficient process. This was to form the b...

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Lean thinking transformation of the unsedated upper gastrointestinal endoscopy pathway improves efficiency and is associated with high levels of patient satisfaction

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_911951203

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_911951203

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ISSN

2044-5415

E-ISSN

2044-5423

DOI

10.1136/bmjqs-2011-000173

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