| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3025126 | Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2014 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Process improvement, in its broadest sense, is the analysis of a given set of actions with the aim of elevating quality and reducing costs. The tenets of process improvement have been applied to medicine in increasing frequency for at least the last quarter century including thoracic surgery. This review outlines the theory underlying process improvement, the currently available data sources for process improvement and possible future directions of research.
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Authors
Richard K. Freeman,