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Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle

The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Cycle is a method for continuous improvement in processes. It begins with **Planning**, where you define an objective and how to achieve it. Next, you **Do** the plan, implementing it on a small scale. Then, you **Study** the results, assessing what worked, what didn’t, and why. Finally, you **Act** based on your findings—either adopting the solution, refining it, or trying a different approach. This cycle helps organizations make informed decisions and improve their practices systematically, ensuring ongoing enhancement and learning.

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    The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle is a method used to improve processes and outcomes. First, "Plan" involves identifying a problem and developing a strategy to address it. Next, "Do" means implementing the plan on a small scale. After that, "Study" involves analyzing the results to see what worked and what didn’t. Finally, "Act" requires making adjustments based on what you learned and deciding whether to adopt the change more broadly or try a different approach. This cycle promotes continuous improvement and helps organizations make informed decisions based on actual data.