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Understanding health systems thinking in medical education: qualitative interviews with expert clinicians [PDF]

BMC Medical Education
Background Health systems science (HSS) education is an increasingly important component of undergraduate medical education. Despite curricular advances, the ways in which clinicians implement health systems science knowledge in everyday clinical ...
Matthew B. Norris, Jacob R. Grohs, R. Brock Mutcheson, Natalie Karp, Andrew Katz, David Musick, Heidi Lane, Sarah Parker, Jed Gonzalo   +8 more
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The Theoretical Nature of Systems Thinking. Perspectives on Systems Thinking in Biology Education

Frontiers in Education, 2018
Systems thinking has become synonymous to developing coherent understanding of complex biological processes and phenomena from the molecular level to the level of ecosystems.
Roald P. Verhoeff, Marie-Christine P. J. Knippels, Melde G. R. Gilissen, Kerst T. Boersma   +3 more
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Systems thinking activities used in K-12 for up to two decades

Frontiers in Education, 2023
Infusing systems thinking activities in pre-college education (grades K-12) means updating precollege education so it includes a study of many systemic behavior patterns that are ubiquitous in the real world.
Diana M. Fisher, Systems Thinking Association   +1 more
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Perspectives of Volunteer Firefighters during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Stumbling Blocks and Silver Linings

Challenges, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the lives of almost every individual in every nation, with numbers of infections continuing to grow. Across these nations, first responders are essential in their roles addressing emergencies, despite their ...
Alice A. Gaughan, Laura J. Rush, Sarah R. MacEwan, Ashish R. Panchal, Ann Scheck McAlearney   +4 more
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Co-establishing an infrastructure for routine data collection to address disparities in infant mortality: planning and implementation

BMC Health Services Research, 2022
Background Efforts to address infant mortality disparities in Ohio have historically been adversely affected by the lack of consistent data collection and infrastructure across the community-based organizations performing front-line work with expectant ...
Naleef Fareed, Christine M. Swoboda, John Lawrence, Tyler Griesenbrock, Timothy Huerta   +4 more
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Systems Thinking in Systems Engineering [PDF]

INCOSE International Symposium, 2016
AbstractSystems thinking (ST) offers a holistic approach rather than a reductionist approach, through appreciating all the interrelated dimensions of complex problems. It is important for understanding and interacting with all kinds of systems, in order to manage complex problems.
Camelia, Fanny, Ferris, Timothy L. J.
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Understanding Concerns about COVID-19 and Vaccination: Perspectives from Kidney Transplant Recipients

Vaccines, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic poses a significant risk for immunosuppressed groups such as transplant patients. The purpose of this study was to improve our understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on kidney transplant recipients, including their ...
Sarah R. MacEwan, Alice A. Gaughan, Graham N. Dixon, Ramona G. Olvera, Willi L. Tarver, Saurabh Rahurkar, Laura J. Rush, Austin D. Schenk, Jack Stevens, Ann Scheck McAlearney   +9 more
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Development of a conceptual model of the capacity for patients to engage in their health care: a group concept mapping study

BMC Health Services Research, 2023
Background Patient engagement is seen as a necessary component in achieving the triple aim of improved population health, improved experience of care, and lower per capita health care costs.
Gennaro Di Tosto, Jennifer L. Hefner, Daniel M. Walker, Megan E. Gregory, Ann Scheck McAlearney, Cynthia J. Sieck   +5 more
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An Opportunity to Understand Concerns about COVID-19 Vaccination: Perspectives from EMS Professionals

Vaccines, 2022
Some healthcare professionals, including emergency medical service (EMS) professionals, remain hesitant about receiving COVID-19 vaccines. This study sought to understand EMS professionals’ perspectives regarding COVID-19 vaccination.
Sarah R. MacEwan, Alice A. Gaughan, Megan E. Gregory, Laura J. Rush, Jonathan R. Powell, Jordan D. Kurth, Ashish R. Panchal, Ann Scheck McAlearney   +7 more
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Learning to 'think systems' [PDF]

Nature Nanotechnology, 2016
Nanoscience can play an important role in addressing a number of societal challenges, but, as Rein V. Ulijn and Elisa Riedo explain, research training needs to evolve.
Rein V, Ulijn, Elisa, Riedo
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