Developing Change Agents in Health Professions Education: A Needs Assessment for a Practice-Based Program Grounded in Systems and Design Thinking
10.11307/mededjapan.56.6_373
- VernacularTitle:医療者教育の変革を担う人材育成 : システム・デザイン思考に基づく実践講座のニーズ評価
- Author:
Chihiro KAWAKAMI
1
;
Osamu NOMURA
2
;
Kaho HAYAKAWA
2
;
Miyuki TAKAHASHI
2
;
Minami KIHARA
3
;
Yuka URUSHIBARA-MIYACHI
2
;
Takuya SAIKI
2
Author Information
1. Division of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu University
2. Medical Education Development Center, Gifu University
3. Department of Community-Based Co-Creative Hida Takayama Health Professions Education, Gifu University
- Keywords:
human resource development;
marketing;
systems thinking;
design thinking;
leadership
- From:Medical Education
2025;56(6):373-378
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
This study aimed to identify new competencies for an educational program designed to cultivate the ability to improve health professions education from an overview and interactive perspective, in response to its increasing complexity. At the Center for Medical Education Development, Gifu University, a competency framework was drafted based on systems thinking, design thinking, and adaptive leadership. A questionnaire survey was conducted to assess the needs of potential participants. The survey targeted 138 medical university staff members who attended the 91st Medical Education Seminar. Multiple regression analysis revealed that willingness to participate was significantly associated with being a healthcare professional and having strong motivation for collaborative improvement. Based on these findings, four competencies were identified: (1) organizational analysis, (2) problem evaluation, (3) improvement design, and (4) collaborative improvement. This study introduces a marketing-informed perspective into FD/SD development, offering a learner-centered approach to educational design and highlighting the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and administrative staff in driving educational reform.
