title: Systems thinking: a new lens for old problems.
abstract: This article introduces systems thinking and identifies its implications for practice-based learning and improvement. The article defines systems, identifies fundamental aspects of systems thinking, and provides strategies for creating more practice-based learning environments in medical contexts.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Education, University of Georgia, 4th Floor, River's Crossing, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA.
authors.forename: Laura L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Bierema
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D013598:Systems Theory; D013850:Thinking