Enhancing clinical skills and interprofessional collaboration: exploring the benefits of visual thinking strategies in a pediatric hospital setting

.05) in self-rated observational abilities (e.g. memory, objectivity, critical analysis), critical thinking, and openness to diverse perspectives. Although changes in ambiguity tolerance and communication attitudes were not statistically significant, qualitative data indicated enhanced comfort with uncertainty, active listening, and appreciation for team viewpoints. Participants described VTS as a catalyst for team cohesion, psychological safety, and shared understanding - drawing parallels between VTS interpretive processes and clinical reasoning. No significant differences emerged across delivery modalities, suggesting VTS is equally effective in virtual and in-person formats. Overall, VTS emerged as a feasible, adaptable, and impactful strategy for fostering observational skills, critical thinking, and openness to diverse perspectives in pediatric healthcare settings, particularly during early stages of interprofessional team formation.