The problem with Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles. Reed JE, Card AJ. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015 Dec 23; [Epub ahead of print].

The problem with Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.

Reed JE, Card AJ. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015 Dec 23; [Epub ahead of print].

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• Published December 2015

The problem with Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.

Reed JE, Card AJ. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015 Dec 23; [Epub ahead of print].

Rapid-cycle improvement methods have been embraced as an approach to enhancing health care quality and have achieved varying levels of success. This commentary explores how insufficient implementation of plan-do-study-act cycles can hinder its effectiveness as an improvement strategy.

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