Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

Yonsei university college of medicine (연세대학교 의과대학)
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Instructional Design for Systems Thinking Education in Health Systems Science

의료시스템과학에서의 시스템사고 교육을 위한 교수설계

  • Sejin Kim (Department of Medical Education, Kosin University College of Medicine) ;
  • Sangmi T Lee (Department of Medical Education, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine) ;
  • Danbi Lee (Department of Medicine, Yonsei University Graduate School) ;
  • Bo Young Yoon (Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University College of Medicine)
  • 김세진 (고신대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 이상미 (연세대학교 원주의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 이단비 (연세대학교 대학원 의학과) ;
  • 윤보영 (인제대학교 의과대학 내과학교실)
  • Received : 2023.08.28
  • Accepted : 2023.10.21
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

Systems thinking, a linking domain of health systems science (HSS), is an approach that investigates specific problems from a holistic perspective. It supports improving patients' health, fulfilling their health needs, and anticipating issues that threaten patient safety within the healthcare system. It also helps solve problems through critical thinking and ref lection. This study aimed to develop an curriculum on systems thinking, explore the effectiveness of the course, and investigate the applicability of HSS education at individual universities. In this study, the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) model was utilized to design, develop, implement, and evaluate an elective course on systems thinking. In the design process, learning outcomes and goals were developed, and educational content, teaching-learning methods, and student evaluation methods were linked. In the development process, class materials and evaluation materials were prepared. In the implementation process, the course was implemented, and the evaluation process analyzed the results of learning performance and curriculum assessments. The evaluation found the following results. First, the students in the study realized the importance of systems thinking and experienced the need for systems thinking through non-medical and medical situations. Second, the students were very satisfied with the learning activities in the course (mean=4.84), and the results of the self-competence evaluation, conducted before and after the course, also showed a significant improvement. This study confirmed the effectiveness of the elective course, and its results can serve as a reference for developing an HSS curriculum.

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Acknowledgement

"의료시스템과학 교육 확산을 위한 교수개발 사업"을 함께 수행한 모든 연구진께 감사드린다.

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