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Creativity: A viable and valuable competency in medicine? A qualitative exploratory study
Annabel Ten Haven1, Elien Pragt2, Scheltus Jan van Luijk3
1Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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|May 23, 2022
Summary
Medical professionals view creativity as essential for adapting to complex healthcare challenges. They identified methods to foster creativity, emphasizing its role in developing innovative solutions for evolving medical needs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Innovation
- Professional Development
Background:
- Contemporary healthcare demands adaptability and innovation.
- Creativity is increasingly recognized as a crucial skill for medical professionals.
- Understanding perceptions of creativity is vital for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore medical professionals' perceptions of creativity.
- To assess the importance of creativity in modern healthcare.
- To investigate methods for teaching creativity in medical education.
Main Methods:
- Seven semi-structured focus groups were conducted.
- Participants included medical students, postgraduate trainees, and specialists.
- Qualitative data were gathered on perceptions and learning techniques.
Main Results:
- Creativity was perceived as a blend of thinking and action, akin to art.
- A multifaceted approach to creativity is needed for complex patient care.
- Factors stimulating and inhibiting creativity were identified, along with learning techniques.
Conclusions:
- Creativity is vital for addressing current and future healthcare challenges.
- It drives the search for novel solutions in a dynamic medical field.
- Further research is needed to integrate creativity into medical curricula effectively.
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