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Project management tools for healthcare education.
Christen K Dilly1,2, Katie A Klochan3, Gabriel Bosslet4
1Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
The Clinical Teacher
|October 15, 2020
Summary
Healthcare educators can enhance project efficiency by applying project management principles and software. This approach streamlines educational work through structured project phases, improving overall productivity.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Management Science
Background:
- Healthcare education necessitates effective project management, yet dedicated project managers are often unavailable to educators.
- Existing workflows may lack structured approaches, leading to potential inefficiencies in educational project execution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose the application of project management theory and software for improving efficiency in healthcare education projects.
- To provide a practical framework for educators to implement project management methodologies.
Main Methods:
- Outlining the five standard project management steps: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
- Applying these project management steps to the specific context of healthcare education projects.
- Introducing and demonstrating the use of project management software with a free program example.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated successful application of project management software in healthcare education settings.
- Provided practical examples of how project management tools can organize and improve educational work.
- Offered guidance for educators on selecting appropriate project management software.
Conclusions:
- Project management theory and software offer a viable solution for enhancing efficiency in healthcare education.
- Educators can benefit from adopting structured project management approaches to optimize their work and project outcomes.
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