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Table 2 Analysis of PDSAs reported during the task (virtual world = Virtual world condition, face-to-face = face-to-face condition. Team 4 were not able to report PDSA cycles due to a technical fault)

From: Using virtual worlds as a platform for collaborative meetings in healthcare: a feasibility study

PDSA Feature under examination

Team / Condition

1 virtual world

2 virtual world

3 virtual world

5 face-to-face

6 face-to-face

1. Were multiple cycles used?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

2. Were multiple cycles linked to one another (i.e. does the Act stage of one cycle inform the Plan stage of the cycle that follows)?

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

3. Was a change tested?

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

4. Was an explicit prediction articulated?

N

N

N

N

N

5. Has the application of PDSA method been detailed in the reports?

Y

Y

Y

Y

N