Quality Improvement: Analyzing the Test of Change
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Course Details
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 15 minutes
Publication Date: Nov 6, 2019
Expiration date: Nov 6, 2025
Reviewed: Nov. 6. 2022
Description:
In this module, we will describe a basic approach to analyzing quality improvement (QI) data. The first step is to prepare your data for analysis. We examine how to use bar chart, histograms, and run or control charts to discover patterns and important outcomes of your test of change. We use examples of QI tests to illustrate the underlying principles.
Note: This course is eligible for ACPE credit.
You Will Learn
- Describe the steps involved in analyzing a test of change
- Describe how to debrief change participants
- Describe common descriptive methods for summarizing test of change data
- Describe the role of run and control charts to interpret tests of change
- Analyze a test of change (case study)
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.
