A qualitative review of the design thinking framework in health professions education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Design thinking is a problem-solving framework that has been used to enhance patient experiences, improve clinical outcomes, and refine medical curricula. This study reviewed the use of design thinking in health professions education.

Methods

A search yielded 169 articles, which were excluded if they were: (1) not related to education; (2) lacking an application of design thinking; or (3) not associated with healthcare. The final review yielded 15 articles, which were analyzed using qualitative methods.

Results

All articles were published in 2009 or later and were diverse in their context, participants, and approach. Six studies emphasized the early stages of design thinking, with inspiration and ideation stages fostered through a variety of activities, suc

SUBMITTER: McLaughlin JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6449899 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature