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Engineering-based interdisciplinary education for health systems problem solving

B J Kay, J V Pittman

    Journal of Allied Health
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    This study addresses educational challenges in complex healthcare systems by developing an interdisciplinary engineering curriculum. It combines cognitive and experiential learning to train effective analysts for real-world healthcare problem-solving.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Systems Engineering
    • Interdisciplinary Education
    • Engineering Pedagogy

    Background:

    • Complex healthcare delivery systems present unique educational challenges.
    • There is a critical need to train analysts and problem solvers for these intricate environments.
    • Existing curricula may not adequately bridge technical skill acquisition with sensitive real-world application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the educational challenges within complex healthcare delivery systems.
    • To describe an undergraduate, interdisciplinary curriculum designed to meet these challenges.
    • To illustrate how to integrate cognitive and experiential learning for practical application.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of an undergraduate, interdisciplinary curriculum at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering.

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  • Focus on training analysts and problem solvers for healthcare systems.
  • Utilization of a specific course to demonstrate pedagogical approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • The curriculum provides a framework for educating students in health systems.
    • Cognitive and experiential learning approaches are integrated within a course.
    • Students gain a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical, sensitive application.

    Conclusions:

    • An interdisciplinary engineering curriculum can effectively address educational needs in complex healthcare systems.
    • Combining cognitive and experiential learning is crucial for developing well-rounded health system analysts.
    • The described pedagogical model prepares students for sensitive and effective problem-solving in real-world healthcare contexts.