目的：推動精實醫療管理就必須藉由各種管理手法，因此，我們想從東方文化中思考另一種的管理思維。材料與方法：本文採用文獻綜述法從國外文獻選取26篇進行紮根理論分析。結果：我們將道德經中有關「無為」重點整理出五大項並結合精實醫療管理的重點分別歸納。結論：透過紮根理論我們大致上整理出道德經在精實醫療管理的運用上大概的框架，從中我們可以瞭解到，東方的哲學與管理智慧歷久彌新，即使現今仍然適用。

Purpose: Promoting lean medical management requires various management techniques. Therefore, an alternative management paradigm from Eastern culture is required. Materials and Methods: A literature review was conducted, selecting 26 international articles for grounded theory analysis. Results: Through grounded theory analysis, this study proposes a preliminarily framework for applying principles of Tao Te Ching in lean medical management. The findings highlight that enduring relevance of Eastern philosophical and managerial wisdom, demonstrating its applicability in contemporary practice. Conclusion: The application of Tao Te Ching is no longer limited to self-cultivation. More importantly, it can be applied to management, such as corporate management and medical quality management.