A case study approach to health care facility construction projects

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Project Management Education

Background:

• Educators seek methods to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in health administration.
• Traditional curricula often struggle to provide students with hands-on management experience.

Purpose of the Study:

• To demonstrate the utility of construction project management as a pedagogical model.
• To illustrate how practical management skills can be developed through case studies in health administration.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing the construction project management process as a case study.
• Analyzing the interactions within the construction project to identify relevant management skills.
• Applying principles from economics, organizational behavior, financial management, and labor relations to a practical setting.

Main Results:

• The construction project management model effectively showcases the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare management.
• Students can gain practical insights into applying academic management principles in a real-world context.

Conclusions:

• Construction project management serves as an effective case study for health administration education.
• Experiential learning through case studies enhances the development of critical management skills for future healthcare executives.