Quality Improvement: The PDSA Cycle, Themes and Aims
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Course Details
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes
Publication Date: Sept 4, 2019
Expiration date: Sept 3, 2025
Reviewed: Sept 3, 2022
Description:
In this module we look at how to develop Themes and Aims, the first step of the Do Study Act (PDSA) cycle. We explore how to identify Themes for improvement, develop Global Aims, and narrow those down to Specific Aims.
Note: This course is eligible for ACPE credit.
You Will Learn
- Define the PDSA cycle
- Define themes, global aims and specific aims
- Describe the relationship between themes, aims and the PDSA cycle
- Identify high quality theme and aim statements
- Prepare theme and aim statements
Method and medium:
John D. Voss, MD
John D. Voss, MD, is in the Division of General Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care at the University of Virginia.
DISCLOSURE: This individual reports no relevant financial relationships with commercial entities.
