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Twelve tips to stimulate creative problem-solving with design thinking
Michael D Wolcott1,2, Jacqueline E McLaughlin2, Devin K Hubbard3
1University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Abstract:
Design thinking is increasingly applied in healthcare and health professions education to generate innovative solutions to difficult problems. The design thinking framework helps individuals approach problems with a user-centered focus; the emphasis is on understanding the user experience, their challenges, and possible design solutions that are aligned with their needs. In this twelve tips paper, we describe strategies that health professions educators can use to prepare for, conduct, and support design thinking. These strategies may also be useful to learners, practitioners, and organizations to address complex problems.
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