Quality Improvement Flashcards
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In the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle, what happens during the 'Study' phase?
Answer: Analyzing results and comparing them to predictions
The Study phase evaluates the data collected during the test against the expected outcome.
A massage therapist notices several clients report soreness lasting more than 48 hours after deep tissue sessions. What is the best first quality improvement step?
Answer: Collect and review data on pressure, session length, and client feedback
Quality improvement starts by gathering data to understand the pattern before making changes.
Which tool is most useful for tracking a client's pain level over a series of sessions?
Answer: A numeric pain rating scale recorded each visit
Consistent numeric pain ratings provide measurable outcome data across sessions.
What is the primary purpose of a client satisfaction survey in a massage practice?
Answer: To identify areas of service that need improvement
Satisfaction surveys reveal client perceptions that guide service improvements.
Which documentation section of a SOAP note best supports measuring treatment effectiveness over time?
Answer: Objective findings such as range of motion measurements
Objective, measurable findings allow comparison of progress across sessions.
A therapist reviews their own session notes monthly to find patterns and gaps. This practice is best described as:
Answer: Self-assessment or self-audit
Reviewing one's own records to identify improvement opportunities is a self-audit.
Which goal is written in the SMART format for a client plan?
Answer: Increase cervical rotation to the right by 15 degrees within 6 sessions
SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.