Introduction to Co-Design in EHR Systems EHR systems may often be difficult for clinicians to use, and hinder their workflow rather than improve it. Poor interface design, inefficient workflows, and inability to customize interfaces may result in burnout among clinicians and even adverse effects for patients. Therefore, developers must emphasize a...
Introduction to Co-Design Protecting Underserved Popultations As digital health tools and technologies continue to evolve, it’s even more crucial that equity and accessibility for underserved communities aren’t overlooked. One effective approach to ensuring equitable and accessible care is to build inclusive healthcare technologies and software through co-design. This means that developers...
Introduction to User Experience vs. Co-Design Human-centered design has many sectors, two of which include co-design and user experience. Although co-design and user experience are related, it’s crucial to understand how they are distinct. While co-design focuses on bringing stakeholders into the design process, user experience focuses on refining and optimizing...
Introduction to Using Data Analytics to Empower Patients Technology is constantly evolving, making it harder for patients to be passive participants in their healthcare journey. This is where data analytics comes in, providing meaningful insights into each patient's different conditions, cultural backgrounds, lifestyle choices, and treatment options. Furthermore, patients often gain...
Introduction to Empowering Clinicians with Data Analytics Clinicians face various challenges when dealing with large amounts of data, especially when this data is continuously in motion. This can overwhelm administrative tasks and make it more difficult for clinicians to process data efficiently in a way that results in fast and effective...
Introduction to Using Data Analytics to Personalize Experiences As technology continues to advance into a more sophisticated digital healthcare environment, it’s more crucial than ever that data analytics extends past patient care. For instance, stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem, such as clinicians, administrations, and government agencies, benefit from data analytics that...
Introduction to Utilizing Data Analytics Data analytics has become an increasingly powerful tool for enhancing patient experiences. This is because data analytics leverage vast amounts of patient data to develop personalized treatment plans, which results in better patient outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. Furthermore, data analytics must incorporate human-centered design principles...
Introduction to Balancing Ethical & Privacy Concerns with Zero Trust Zero trust security has become a fundamental strategy for securing various networks in healthcare to protect users, devices, and sensitive data from unauthorized access. However, due to zero trust’s nature of “never trust, always verify”, questions are raised regarding the potential...
Introduction to Enhancing Wearable Technology with Zero Trust & HCD Wearable technology has become increasingly important in healthcare by providing continuous patient monitoring, However, providers and patients must consider the privacy and security concerns that come with wearables, which may cause patients to be wary of using them. This is where...
Introduction to Integrating Zero Trust As private and public agencies increasingly rely on cloud-based infrastructures, traditional security models prove to be insufficient at protecting data from sophisticated cyber threats. Fortunately, zero trust security provides a solution that focuses on always verifying authentication requests. This is crucial for industries such as healthcare...
