Search Results - "Total quality management"

Performance Analysis of Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Using Sigma Metrics in the Total Testing Process at Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.

Authors: Mulatie Z Ebrahim E Alebachew M et al.

Source: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis [J Clin Lab Anal] 2025 Dec; Vol. 39 (24), pp. e70134. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 26.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8801384 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1098-2825 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08878013 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Clin Lab Anal Subsets: MEDLINE

Evaluation of Soft and Hard Total Quality Management at Shahroud University of Medical Sciences.

Authors: Amiri M Mikal ZM Bagheri H et al.

Source: Quality management in health care [Qual Manag Health Care] 2026 Apr-Jun 01; Vol. 35 (2), pp. 126-133. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Apr 04.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 9306156 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1550-5154 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 10638628 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Qual Manag Health Care Subsets: MEDLINE

Lean Six Sigma Projects and the Impact to Patient Satisfaction in United States Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Literature Review.

Authors: Sheehan M Metcalf AY

Source: Healthcare management forum [Healthc Manage Forum] 2026 May; Vol. 39 (3), pp. 228-233. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 03.

Publication Type: Journal Article; Systematic Review

Journal Info: Publisher: Sage Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8805307 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2352-3883 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08404704 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Healthc Manage Forum Subsets: MEDLINE

A Lean-DEA approach for continuous improvement in Brazilian public hospitals.

Authors: Martins Drei S Angulo-Meza L

Source: Journal of health organization and management [J Health Organ Manag] 2026 Apr 17; Vol. 40 (3), pp. 481-505.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Emerald Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101179473 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1758-7247 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14777266 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Health Organ Manag Subsets: MEDLINE

Augmenting healthcare systems for pandemic preparedness: a Lean Six Sigma perspective.

Authors: Chadha U Kushnirenko A Fernandes DC et al.

Source: International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care [Int J Qual Health Care] 2026 Apr 13; Vol. 38 (2).

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal Info: Publisher: Oxford University Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 9434628 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1464-3677 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 13534505 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Int J Qual Health Care Subsets: MEDLINE

[Quality management in the rheumatology laboratory].

Transliterated Title: Qualitätsmanagement im Rheumalabor.

Authors: Veigel J Sack U

Source: Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie [Z Rheumatol] 2026 Apr; Vol. 85 (3), pp. 214-224. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 02.

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review; English Abstract

Journal Info: Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 0414162 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1435-1250 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03401855 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Z Rheumatol Subsets: MEDLINE

Application of Sigma Metrics for Assessing Analytical Performance of Drug Assay in Patient Care.

Authors: Patel S Chauhan P Singh R

Source: Clinical laboratory [Clin Lab] 2025 Aug 01; Vol. 71 (8).

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Clinical Laboratory Publications Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 9705611 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1433-6510 (Print) Linking ISSN: 14336510 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Clin Lab Subsets: MEDLINE

Improving Administrative Processes in a Trauma Centre: Lean and Pareto Approach.

Authors: Harsvardhan R Jain A Singh S et al.

Source: Journal of healthcare quality research [J Healthc Qual Res] 2026 Jan-Feb; Vol. 41 (1), pp. 101172. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 01.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Elsevier España Country of Publication: Spain NLM ID: 101735273 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2603-6479 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 26036479 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Healthc Qual Res Subsets: MEDLINE

Lean Management and Integrated Care in Europe: An Effective Mix for a Health System.

Authors: Garattini L Badinella Martini M

Source: British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) [Br J Hosp Med (Lond)] 2025 Jun 25; Vol. 86 (6), pp. 1-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jun 04.

Publication Type: Editorial

Journal Info: Publisher: MA Healthcare Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101257109 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1750-8460 (Print) Linking ISSN: 17508460 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Br J Hosp Med (Lond) Subsets: MEDLINE

Optimizing Chemotherapy Waiting Time in the Day Care Unit for Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients: A Lean Six Sigma Approach.

Authors: Dayeh M Al Faliti B Burney I et al.

Source: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP [Asian Pac J Cancer Prev] 2025 Jun 01; Vol. 26 (6), pp. 2247-2256. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Jun 01.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention Country of Publication: Thailand NLM ID: 101130625 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2476-762X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15137368 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Asian Pac J Cancer Prev Subsets: MEDLINE

Enhancing operational efficiency through overall equipment efficiency optimization and Kaizen initiatives.

Authors: Fuad AM Takia NA Zafir HA et al.

Source: PloS one [PLoS One] 2025 May 09; Vol. 20 (5), pp. e0320761. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 May 09 (Print Publication: 2025).

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Public Library of Science Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101285081 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1932-6203 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 19326203 NLM ISO Abbreviation: PLoS One Subsets: MEDLINE

Bridging organizational boundaries in complex care pathways: lessons from a Lean and Safety Management approach.

Authors: Tiso A Pozzan C Crema M et al.

Source: BMC health services research [BMC Health Serv Res] 2026 Mar 25; Vol. 26 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 25.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101088677 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1472-6963 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14726963 NLM ISO Abbreviation: BMC Health Serv Res Subsets: MEDLINE

Evaluating the PDA Quality Culture Assessment Tool as a Foundation to Advance Quality Management Maturity.

Authors: Kerr J Polonsky M

Source: The AAPS journal [AAPS J] 2026 Mar 18; Vol. 28 (3). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 18.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101223209 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1550-7416 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 15507416 NLM ISO Abbreviation: AAPS J Subsets: MEDLINE

Long-term quality management of third-generation LED light-curing units: A 10-year retrospective analysis.

Authors: Klein C Dengel S Meller C

Source: Swiss dental journal [Swiss Dent J] 2026 Mar 11; Vol. 136 (1), pp. 22-31. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 11.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Schweizerische Zahnärzte-Gesellschaft Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101624119 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2296-6498 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22966498 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Swiss Dent J Subsets: MEDLINE

Lean practice implementation in French healthcare: a longitudinal case study.

Authors: Amrani AZ McDermott O Garel B et al.

Source: BMC health services research [BMC Health Serv Res] 2026 Mar 06; Vol. 26 (1). Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Mar 06.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101088677 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1472-6963 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14726963 NLM ISO Abbreviation: BMC Health Serv Res Subsets: MEDLINE

Basics of Lean and Six Sigma: Fundamental Tools for Health Care Providers.

Authors: Lee T McMartin LJ Woodworth J

Source: Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America [Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am] 2026 Mar; Vol. 53 (1), pp. 11-21. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 16.

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal Info: Publisher: W.B. Saunders Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8709551 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1558-0474 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 08898545 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am Subsets: MEDLINE

[Quality management in research-the perspective of research teams].

Transliterated Title: Qualitätsmanagement in der Forschung – Die Sicht der Forschungsteams.

Authors: Sohns S Kleymann-Hilmes J

Source: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz [Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz] 2026 Mar; Vol. 69 (3), pp. 347-359. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Feb 10.

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Germany NLM ID: 101181368 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1437-1588 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14369990 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz Subsets: MEDLINE

Fair and Equitable Student Evaluation Through a Continuous Quality Improvement Model.

Authors: MacDonald AM Pena J

Source: The Journal of nursing education [J Nurs Educ] 2026 Mar; Vol. 65 (3), pp. e15-e17. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 03.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Charles B. Slack Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7705432 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1938-2421 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01484834 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Nurs Educ Subsets: MEDLINE

Lean six sigma improves performance not outcomes: Past limitations, potential solutions.

Authors: Gomez LE; Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA. Electronic address: LE_GomezMD@yahoo.com.

Source: Journal of the National Medical Association [J Natl Med Assoc] 2026 Feb; Vol. 118 (1), pp. 13-17. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Sep 30.

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal Info: Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7503090 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1943-4693 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00279684 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Natl Med Assoc Subsets: MEDLINE

Enhancing blood centre operations through Lean Six Sigma methodologies - A prospective interventional study in the blood donor area of a tertiary care blood centre.

Authors: Robins RDL Haran H Punniakoti S et al.

Source: Transfusion clinique et biologique : journal de la Societe francaise de transfusion sanguine [Transfus Clin Biol] 2026 Feb; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 3-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Oct 08.

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal Info: Publisher: Elsevier Science Country of Publication: France NLM ID: 9423846 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1953-8022 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 12467820 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Transfus Clin Biol Subsets: MEDLINE