Using the plan–do–study–act (PDSA) cycle to make change in general practice

As new members of the team, GP trainees can provide a fresh perspective on practice systems. They are, therefore, ideally placed to enact change within practices. However, GP trainees may feel ill-equipped to suggest and deliver change to their practices. This article will explore the concept of cha...

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Main Authors: Crowfoot, Daniel, Prasad, Vibhore
Format: Article
Published: SAGE 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42728/
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Summary:As new members of the team, GP trainees can provide a fresh perspective on practice systems. They are, therefore, ideally placed to enact change within practices. However, GP trainees may feel ill-equipped to suggest and deliver change to their practices. This article will explore the concept of change management using the plan–do–study–act cycle and consider how to initiate change by providing a structure to guide the process.