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Table 2 Quality and safety problems identified on sequential flow diagram and hierarchical task analysis

From: Does the process map influence the outcome of quality improvement work? A comparison of a sequential flow diagram and a hierarchical task analysis diagram

Diagram

Administrative task step

(sequential) or goal (HTA)

Clinical task step (sequential) or goal (HTA)

Total

 

Obtain

patient

list

Invite

patient

Schedule

patient

Obtain

medical

history

Obtain

INR

Determine

dose &

duration

Conclude

appointment

 

Sequential flow diagram

0

0

0

0

3

4

1

8

Hierarchical task analysis

2

1

1

3

1

2

1

11