title: The productive operating theatre and lean thinking systems.
abstract: The concept of 'lean thinking' first originated in the manufacturing industry as a means of improving productivity whilst maintaining quality through eliminating wasteful processes. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate how the principles of 'lean thinking' are relevant to healthcare and the operating theatre, with reference to our own institutional experience.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kasivisvanathan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chekairi
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D007445:Inventories, Hospital; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom