Bottlenecks in healthcare systems

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

1.1 Overview of the topic1

1.2 Background of the issue1

1.3 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework of the research2

1.4 Research methodology and approach2

1.5 Research aims, objectives and questions3

1.6 Structure of the dissertation4

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW5

2.1 Measures taken on bottlenecks for reducing delays5

2.2 Different Types of Bottlenecks6

2.3 Significance of the topic7

2.4 Methods needed for the reduction of bottlenecks9

2.5 Scope of the data for future10

REFERENCES11

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview of the topic

A bottleneck is a component of the system where an obstruction is made to the patient that leads to delays and waiting. An interruption is made to the natural flows that deter movement around the pathway. This determines the pace for running the process works. The changes in the system are not easy until an effort is made for the improvement of bottleneck mechanism. The service of any system cannot be improved until the patients would stop forming a queue for receiving any medical service. The obstacle faced by the patients for receiving any medical care is considered one of the major bottlenecks in healthcare system. The major sign of the bottleneck is the queue formed by the patients. The whole process of health journey is quite long that includes visiting the doctor, waiting for the turn, then reporting condition to the doctor and then buying medicines from the pharmacy. The location of the bottlenecks also matters a lot in some of the cases for patients. The major aim is to identify the major drawback in the healthcare system overall process of care. This normally requires creating a patient process flow map. Therefore, all the issues and aspects related to bottlenecks in Healthcare system will be discussed in detail.

1.2 Background of the issue

The decrease in the current waiting hours meets the needs for the build-up of patients at one. The matching of the output with the demand is a vital strategy for eliminating some of the apparent backlogs faced by the patients on their way. A bottleneck is normally a result of a certain negative factor which is known as an obstacle. The restraint is a portion of the procedure which eventually limits the quantity of work that can be performed by the medical practitioner. The concentration towards the bottlenecks can precisely administer demand and output. This is the reason why it keeps the output of patients moving and reduces the frequency of waiting times (Goodall, 2009, 635).

1.3 Theoretical and Conceptual Framework of the research

There are a lot of theoretical concepts which will be covered in the topic. The major part would be to cover all the concepts related to different types of bottlenecks included in the healthcare system. Even though, there are not many theories related to the theoretical and conceptual framework of the research, but still some of the data will require the involvement of concepts.

1.4 Research methodology and approach

The research will require a qualitative data because most of the information will be gathered from different journals and ...