Systematic review of the application of quality improvement methodologies from the manufacturing industry to surgical healthcare.

Nicolay, C R

Systematic review of the application of quality improvement methodologies from the manufacturing industry to surgical healthcare. [electronic resource] - The British journal of surgery Mar 2012 - 324-35 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Review; Systematic Review

1365-2168

10.1002/bjs.7803 doi


Anti-Bacterial Agents--therapeutic use
Costs and Cost Analysis
Humans
Infection Control--standards
Length of Stay
Pain, Postoperative--prevention & control
Postoperative Complications--prevention & control
Quality Control
Quality Improvement--organization & administration
Quality of Health Care--organization & administration
Selection Bias
Surgical Procedures, Operative--standards
Waiting Lists