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The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model effectively supports innovative NHS practice development and public involvement in evaluations. This participatory approach allows for testing and implementing changes in real-world settings.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Program Evaluation
Public Health

Background:

The Pacesetters national programme aimed to promote evidence-based commissioning in the UK.
Patient and public involvement is a key consideration in healthcare evaluations.
The Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model is a framework for iterative improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

To analytically review the application and effectiveness of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model.
To assess the PDSA model's utility in a national programme evaluation context.
To explore the PDSA model's role in participatory action learning with public involvement.

Main Methods:

A review of the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model's use in the Pacesetters programme evaluation.
Analysis of four case studies demonstrating the PDSA model's application.
Examination of the evaluation team's dual role in supporting PDSA planning and data collection.

Main Results:

The PDSA model's effectiveness is linked to team appreciation, a learning-positive climate, and clear communication with external evaluators.
Case studies illustrate the PDSA model's potential benefits within a participatory evaluation framework.
The model facilitates the testing and implementation of changes in practice settings.

Conclusions:

The PDSA model shows potential for supporting innovative NHS practice development with public involvement.
The PDSA model can effectively involve the public in evaluation processes.
Evidence-based commissioning can be advanced by valuing patient and public input through models like PDSA.