This study offers new evidence that a patient-centric continuous flow design enhances recovery outcomes in hospital care. By applying Lean Healthcare principles to patient-centred process redesign, it links operational efficiency directly to clinical improvement. The findings provide a replicable framework for integrating process flow optimisation into quality assurance, positioning it as a driver of patient-centred excellence and overall performance.
Cortés-Sevilla et al. (2026) studied this question.