Análise da incorporação de métodos ágeis no gerenciamento de projetos de obras de retrofit hospitalar

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of agile methods on the planning, flexibility, and quality of hospital retrofit project management compared to traditional management methods. Hospital retrofit projects are increasingly essential in the context of the gradual aging of buildings, especially in public institutions that tend to be preserved for long periods, needing to adapt not only to the wear and tear of their facilities but also to the current needs of the population they serve. Renovation projects, in general, are intrinsically more complex than new constructions, as the existing building brings with it a construction and operational history that requires adaptations and adjustments based on the existing structure. Retrofit projects are even more complex, as they involve updating old buildings to modern technologies. The complexity increases even more in operating hospitals due to the particular mode of execution of interventions, the diversity of scopes and disciplines, and the need to comply with regulations, new technologies, and emerging diseases. To achieve the objective of this study, a bibliographic research was conducted for theoretical foundation and an integrative literature review. This review examined the evolution of agile methods, synthesizing the main aspects and evidence of their applicability in different phases of management, as well as the possible benefits and challenges of their implementation in hospital retrofit projects. The results indicate that agile methods can mitigate some challenges of these projects. However, further in-depth and practical studies on the subject are necessary.