Hacking Hackathons: Preparing the next generation for the multidisciplinary world of healthcare technology
| Autor: | Nicholas Gomez, Mataroria Lyndon, Michael P. Cassidy, Luk Hendrik, Leo Anthony Celi, Alon Dagan, Lucas Bulgarelli, Kenneth E. Paik, Yoon Jeon Kim, Nathaniel Baum |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Semi-structured interview
020205 medical informatics Health Personnel Interprofessional Relations Exploratory research Health Informatics 02 engineering and technology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Multidisciplinary approach Health care 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Humans Learning Community Health Services 030212 general & internal medicine Students Medical education business.industry Health technology Focus Groups Health Services Focus group Workforce Thematic analysis business Psychology Delivery of Health Care |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Medical Informatics. 112:1-5 |
| ISSN: | 1386-5056 |
| Popis: | Objective Machine learning in healthcare, and innovative healthcare technology in general, require complex interactions within multidisciplinary teams. Healthcare hackathons are being increasingly used as a model for cross-disciplinary collaboration and learning. The aim of this study is to explore high school student learning experiences during a healthcare hackathon. By optimizing their learning experiences, we hope to prepare a future workforce that can bridge technical and health fields and work seamlessly across disciplines. Methods A qualitative exploratory study utilizing focus group interviews was conducted. Eight high school students from the hackathon were invited to participate in this study through convenience sampling Participating students (n = 8) were allocated into three focus groups. Semi structured interviews were completed, and transcripts evaluated using inductive thematic analysis. Findings Through the structured analysis of focus group transcripts three major themes emerged from the data: (1) Collaboration, (2) Transferable knowledge and skills, and (3) Expectations about hackathons. These themes highlight strengths and potential barriers when bringing this multidisciplinary approach to high school students and the healthcare community. Conclusion This study found that students were empowered by the interdisciplinary experience during a hackathon and felt that the knowledge and skills gained could be applied in real world settings. However, addressing student expectations of hackathons prior to the event is an area for improvement. These findings have implications for future hackathons and can spur further research into using the hackathon model as an educational experience for learners of all ages. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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