Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle explained using an example quality improvement project

The Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle of improvement is explained using an example quality improvement project. Each stage of the PDSA cycle is explored with lots of practical tips for students, trainee nursing associates and registered healthcare professionals who are planning future improvement projects. Check out the other videos on my 'Quality Improvement and Change Management' playlist, see link below:

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[KerriCunningham-orht]

Carol i watched and worked hard on my recall of your info on several of your videos! I got the job!!! Thank you! Your information is fantastic.

[heatherrowan]

Thank you SO much, these videos are so helpful! Wish I stumbled across them sooner ☺

[mahalabradford]

Thank you Carol. I'm prepping for the next bit of the degree top up and this is really useful. Pinned for later use.

[envrgrl]

Thank you for this brief summary of PDSA! I work in public health and this is the perfect summary to get me started with quality improvement projects and processes in my work unit.

[emilytyson]

a BIG thank you for these videos- this has helped me so much

[michellemartinson]

This is a great video with lots of information to get started. Thank you for taking the time to make this video and to deliver it in an easy to understand way.

[SaraKlänge]

Thank you for a great introduction to PDCA!

[vasuclan]

Thank you. Just what I was looking for. ❤

[LornaConnolly-uukr]

What is the best way to find evidence base or identity incidence that could be scoped for improvement?

[del]

Hi carol what’s the reference for the PDSA cycle?