Embodying performance excellence in medicine: Can The Six Viewpoints help?

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Performance Studies
• Healthcare Communication

Background:

• Healthcare performance relies on situational awareness.
• A comprehensive framework for situational awareness in medicine is lacking.
• Current medical training may not fully address complex communication dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce The Six Viewpoints as a potential framework for enhancing situational awareness in healthcare.
• To explore the applicability of a performing arts framework to medical education and practice.
• To improve verbal and non-verbal communication and collaboration in medical teams and patient interactions.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual framework introduction and adaptation proposal.
• Drawing parallels between performing arts principles and healthcare scenarios.
• Call for experimentation and validation within health professions education.

Main Results:

• The Six Viewpoints offers a flexible and comprehensive model.
• Potential for improving communication and collaboration in healthcare settings.
• Identified need for further research and adaptation in medical contexts.

Conclusions:

• The Six Viewpoints framework has the potential to significantly enhance situational awareness and performance in healthcare.
• Adaptation of this performing arts model could foster better teamwork and patient-provider communication.
• Further investigation and practical application by educators are crucial for realizing its benefits.