Optimizing clinical laboratory efficiency through digital shadow and lean six sigma integration: A real-time monitoring approach to reduce intra-laboratory turnaround time
This study demonstrates that digital shadow integration with Lean Six Sigma can significantly optimize laboratory efficiency by providing actionable, real-time process data. The approach offers a scalable, resource-efficient model for continuous quality improvement, supporting healthcare digital transformation.
Authors
- Yiteng Lin
- Xinjian Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0006-0396)
- Zhenhua Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4552-883X)
- Lili Zhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5721-858X)
- Xinyu Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5780-0645)
- Qiuxia Lu
Institutions
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College (CN)
- National Cancer Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251375939
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Laboratory Practices and Quality Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen