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Interdisciplinary expertise in medical practice: Challenges of using and producing knowledge in complex
Mieke Boon1, Sophie van Baalen1, Marleen Groenier2
1a Department of Philosophy , University of Twente , Enschede , The Netherlands.
Medical Teacher
|January 22, 2019
Summary
Interdisciplinary expertise involves higher-order cognitive skills to navigate challenges in multi- and interdisciplinary problem-solving, particularly in medical technology development. It requires connecting, translating, and understanding disciplinary perspectives for effective knowledge application.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Science
- Medical Technology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Multi- and interdisciplinary problem-solving presents unique cognitive and epistemological challenges.
- Developing medical technology for patient diagnosis and treatment requires collaboration between clinicians, technicians, and engineers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the concept of interdisciplinary expertise.
- To define the higher-order cognitive skills essential for interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Main Methods:
- Drawing on recent developments in the philosophy of science.
- Analyzing epistemological difficulties in integrating diverse scientific knowledge, methodologies, and technologies.
Main Results:
- Interdisciplinary expertise encompasses the cognitive ability to link and translate knowledge across disciplines.
- It also involves metacognitive skills to explain the influence of disciplinary perspectives on knowledge production and use.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary expertise is crucial for effective collaboration in complex fields like medical technology.
- Understanding disciplinary perspectives is key to leveraging diverse knowledge effectively.
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