Introduction to Engaging Stakeholders through HCD As technology advances, it’s more important than ever that healthcare solutions continue to push accessibility and inclusivity in the design process. This means new technologies must incorporate HCD, ensuring patients’ needs, preferences, and limitations are considered. Furthermore, adopting HCD practices ensures that developers promote productions...
Intro to Population Health Population health focuses on the health outcome of a group of individuals and concentrates primarily on improving the overall health of the group [1]. This is often done by improving and standardizing IT systems, as well as creating easy-to-use interfaces [1]. An effective method of doing this...
Introduction to Incident Reporting in Healthcare Incident reporting occurs when healthcare staff report incidents and adverse effects so they can respond to issues and prevent future incidents [1]. This occurs by documenting the incident, as well as information related to who was affected, when they were affected, and how they were...
Introduction to Zero-Trust in Healthcare Although the healthcare industry is constantly at risk for cyberattacks, it’s also important to be aware that some of these attacks are internal [1]. For instance, healthcare employees may intentionally, or unintentionally compromise the security of their healthcare network. This can range from not properly storing...
Intro to Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare Cloud management provides healthcare organizations access to vast amounts of sensitive patient data. However, healthcare providers must understand the risks associated with the convenience of using cloud-based data storage options and the role HCD plays in mitigating these risks. For instance, HCD can plan for...
Introduction to the Intersection of Technology and Medicine The intersection of technology and medicine leads to innovative solutions in healthcare. This ranges from improved diagnostics to better treatment options for patients. Furthermore, Human-centered design (HCD) plays an important role in promoting this intersection by ensuring that innovations are personalized for patients,...
Intro to Accessibility in Healthcare In healthcare, HCD has been crucial in shaping patient experiences and outcomes based on their specific needs. At its core, HCD emphasizes an empathetic understanding of users' needs, leading to solutions that are effective and accessible to all. This approach becomes particularly crucial when considering accessibility...
Intro to the Importance of Inclusivity in HCD Inclusive design principles are essential in creating healthcare solutions that cater to the diverse needs of individuals who come from various cultures and backgrounds. Furthermore, inclusivity fosters empathy and understanding. This enables designers to create solutions that accommodate the unique challenges faced by...
Introduction to the Interconnectedness of Social Determinants of Care Regarding public health, it's important to understand the factors that influence individual and community well-being. For instance, social determinants of health play a crucial role in shaping health outcomes. As discussed in our earlier articles, these social determinants are dependent on education,...
Introduction to Determinants of Health From Lack of Community Support In the fourth part of our series on the social determinants of care, we discussed the barriers that come from patients lacking access to affordable and quality healthcare. In this fifth part of our series, we discuss the challenges of...
