Reducing queues: demand and capacity variations

Eriksson, Henrik, 1973 (author): Chalmers tekniska högskola,Chalmers University of Technology

Bergbrant, Ing-Marie, 1956 (author): Sahlgrenska universitetssjukhuset,Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Berrum-Svennung, Ingela, 1963 (author): Sahlgrenska universitetssjukhuset,Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Mörck, Boel (author): Sahlgrenska universitetssjukhuset,Sahlgrenska University Hospital

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Emerald, 2011
2011
English.
In: International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance. - : Emerald. - 0952-6862. ; 24:8, s. 592-600

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Abstract Subject headings

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to investigate how waiting lists or queues could be reduced without adding more resources; and to describe what factors sustain reduced waiting-times. Design/methodology/approach – Cases were selected according to successful and sustained queue reduction. The approach in this study is action research. Findings – Accessibility improved as out-patient waiting lists for two clinics were reduced. The main success was working towards matching demand and capacity. It has been possible to sustain the improvements. Research limitations/implications – Results should be viewed cautiously. Transferring and generalizing outcomes from this study is for readers to consider. However, accessible healthcare may be possible by paying more attention to existing solutions. Practical implications – The study indicates that queue reduction activities should include acquiring knowledge about theories and methods to improve accessibility, finding ways to monitor varying demand and capacity, and to improve patient processing by reducing variations. Originality/value – Accessibility is considered an important dimension when measuring service quality. However, there are few articles on how clinic staff sustain reduces waiting lists. This paper contributes accessible knowledge to the field.

TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER -- Maskinteknik -- Annan maskinteknik (hsv//swe)
ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY -- Mechanical Engineering -- Other Mechanical Engineering (hsv//eng)
MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin -- Dermatologi och venereologi (hsv//swe)
MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine -- Dermatology and Venereal Diseases (hsv//eng)

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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY: ENGINEERING AND ...; and Mechanical Engin ...; and Other Mechanical ...

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Clinical Medicin ...; and Dermatology and ...

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