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  • Healthcare innovation
  • Health professions education
  • Problem-solving methodologies

Background:

  • Design thinking is gaining traction in healthcare and education for innovation.
  • It emphasizes a user-centered approach, focusing on user needs and experiences.
  • This framework aids in developing solutions for complex challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline strategies for educators to prepare for, conduct, and support design thinking.
  • To provide a practical guide for implementing design thinking in health professions education.
  • To offer insights applicable to learners, practitioners, and organizations.

Main Methods:

  • This paper presents a "twelve tips" format.
  • Strategies are described for the preparation, execution, and support phases of design thinking.
  • The focus is on practical application within educational and professional settings.

Main Results:

  • Provides actionable strategies for educators to integrate design thinking.
  • Highlights the user-centered nature of design thinking for problem-solving.
  • Offers a framework adaptable for various stakeholders in healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • Design thinking provides a valuable framework for innovation in health professions education.
  • Educators can leverage these strategies to foster user-centered problem-solving.
  • The approach is beneficial for learners, practitioners, and organizations facing complex issues.