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  • Systems science and complexity theory
  • Medical epistemology
  • Clinical practice analysis

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  • Clinical interactions are often characterized as complex and complicated systems, termed "wicked systems".
  • Traditional quantitative analysis and reductionist metrics, heavily influenced by randomized controlled trials, may not adequately capture the nuances of clinical practice, particularly in surgery.
  • A historical reliance on systematic data correlation in medicine is contrasted with the current bias towards specific evidence bases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between various systems and systems thinking categories.
  • To illustrate the inherent complexity of clinical interactions as "wicked systems".
  • To critique the limitations of reductionist metrics and quantitative fallacy in medicine, advocating for a shift towards complex-systems thinking.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of systems and complex systems theory.
  • Illustrative comparisons and examples to demonstrate the shortcomings of reductionist metrics.
  • Case examples from oral and maxillofacial surgery to contextualize the arguments.

Main Results:

  • Clinical interactions are predominantly "wicked systems" that resist straightforward quantitative analysis.
  • Reductionist metrics, driven by an overemphasis on randomized controlled trials, create a biased and incomplete view of medical practice.
  • The "tyranny of metrics" hinders a holistic understanding and effective practice, especially in surgical disciplines.

Conclusions:

  • A paradigm shift from reductionist thinking to complex-systems thinking is necessary for medical advancement.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential to overcome the limitations imposed by current metric-driven approaches.
  • Adopting complex-systems thinking will provide a more comprehensive understanding and improve patient care, particularly in surgery.