Ibrahim Ali, Priya Balasubramaniam, Alex Berland and Fiona MacVane Phipps
The purpose of this paper is to develop a common theme between the six research articles submitted for IJHG 24.3.
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to develop a common theme between the six research articles submitted for IJHG 24.3.
Design/methodology/approach
All articles are read and themes extracted which are used to write a review summarising the key points in each while developing an overarching theme for the issue of IJHG. Other literature supporting the development of this theme is also reviewed and used to contribute insights.
Findings
The findings consist of the common themes developed. In this issue, the common theme was improving care while saving costs in healthcare and the theme was explored in each article in relation to a lean healthcare management/governance philosophy.
Practical implications
The review section of IJHG allows readers to gain a quick overview of the content and then select the articles they wish to read in full.
Originality/value
IJHG is the only journal in the Emerald portfolio with a review section of this kind. Thus it provides added value.
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The purpose of this paper is to identify a common theme linking the articles in this issue of IJHG. The review editor elucidates on this topic while presenting key findings from…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to identify a common theme linking the articles in this issue of IJHG. The review editor elucidates on this topic while presenting key findings from the articles which comprise the current issue.
Design/methodology/approach
The design is a general review describing the articles under review while expanding on the subject matter through reference to other authors.
Social implications
The Review provides readers with a brief overview of the current articles enabling them to select the ones which reflect their needs or interests.
Originality/value
IJHG is the only Emerald journal providing a Review section of this type.
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Keywords
To enable readers to gain an overview of the content of any issue of IJHG and in this way select papers most relevant to their interests or requirements.
Abstract
Purpose
To enable readers to gain an overview of the content of any issue of IJHG and in this way select papers most relevant to their interests or requirements.
Design/methodology/approach
The IJHG review section extracts information from all submissions in a single issue, developing and expanding on key themes in common.
Findings
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Originality/value
The original value of the IJHG Review section is that no other Emerald journal includes a Review section of this kind.