ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024
Improving Care Continuity in Oncology Settings: A Lean Management Approach to Minimize Discharges Without Follow-Up Appointments.
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- A Systematic Review of Lean Implementation in Hospitals: Impact on Efficiency, Quality, Cost, and Satisfaction.International journal of health policy and management · 2025Pooled it
- Innovation Culture in Oncology (IC-O) Scale: Psychometric Development and Validation Among Healthcare Professionals at a Comprehensive Cancer Center in Oman.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Using FMEA to Reduce the Risk of Delayed Reporting of Critical Radiological Results in Oncology: A Patient Safety Initiative.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Optimizing Chemotherapy Waiting Time in the Day Care Unit for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients: A Lean Six Sigma Approach.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Improving Turnaround Times and Operational Efficiency in Radiology Services: Quality Improvement Study in Oman.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Enhancing Medication Safety: Reducing Administration Errors in Oncology Setting.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025Article
- Lean Six Sigma as a Management Tool Helps Standardize Antimicrobial Use in Hospital Settings.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study aimed to reduce the number of patients discharged without scheduled follow-up appointments by implementing lean management principles.
methodsConducted at the Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center in Muscat, Oman, the research utilized a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design to evaluate the impact of lean management interventions on the rate of patient discharges without follow-up appointments. Strategies such as the Kaizen principle, Gemba Walks, cross-functional collaboration, standard work procedures, and waste reduction were employed to enhance operational efficiency.
resultsSpanning from Quarter 3 of 2022 to Quarter 2 of 2023, the study demonstrated a significant decrease in the percentage of patients discharged without planned follow-up appointments. The rate dropped from 9% in September 2022 to 0% in March 2023, with statistically significant differences observed (X2= 65.05, p value=<.0001).
conclusionBy effectively implementing lean management principles, this research successfully enhanced care continuity for oncology patients after being discharged.
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