After a team develops their Theory of Improvement and identifies their change idea(s), they must test and collect evidence to determine if their change idea(s) has an impact on their Theory of Improvement. One approach to testing a change idea is the Plan-Do-Study-Act or PDSA cycle. PDSA cycles are short in duration and provide opportunities for teams to test a change idea on a small scale before scaling up across their system. Run Charts are another tool that can be used to collect data as a change idea is tested.
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Organizing the Learning Journey (I|S|C)
Learning Consolidation Protocol (I|S|C)
PDSA Review Checklist (I|S|C)
PDSA: Template (SCCOE's 2025 Version - based on I|S|C )
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Protocol
Video Library
Video Library
Focus Collective Efforts
Focus Collective Efforts
Equity Pause
Equity Pause
Things to Think About
Are users involved in the design and execution of the test?
How might you include stakeholder voice in designing change ideas?
Are users given the opportunity to provide feedback on the change?
Something to Try
Identify who will be most impacted by the change idea(s) and create opportunities for them to share ideas.
Conduct focus groups, empathy interviews, or even short surveys to gather feedback about change ideas.
*From: Centering Equity Throughout the Improvement Journey
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