Quality improvement methodology using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles involves:

A One-time changes

B Iterative testing of small changes, measuring results, and refining interventions based on data

C Only studying problems

D Management-only decisions

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

PDSA: Plan (identify change), Do (implement small test), Study (analyze results), Act (adopt/adapt/abandon). Iterative cycles allow rapid improvement with minimal risk. Core quality improvement method.

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The correct answer to the question "Quality improvement methodology using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles involves:" is Option B: Iterative testing of small changes, measuring results, and refining interventions based on data.

The other options — A) One-time changes, C) Only studying problems, D) Management-only decisions — are incorrect for this USMLE Exam Prep question. As explained above: PDSA: Plan (identify change), Do (implement small test), Study (analyze results), Act (adopt/adapt/abandon). Iterative cycles allow rapid improvement with minimal risk. Core quality improvement metho…

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Quality improvement methodology using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles involves:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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