Table 2 Search strategy used in Scopus database

The topic (Lean Management)

“Lean approach” OR “Lean process” OR “Lean method” OR “Lean transformation” OR “Lean philosophy” OR “Lean principles” OR “Lean practices” OR “Lean process improvement” OR “Lean management” OR “Lean healthcare” OR “Lean health care” OR “Lean thinking” OR “Lean production” OR “Lean Six Sigma” OR “Toyota production system”

AND

The setting (Healthcare)

healthcare OR “health care” OR hospital