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...
Introduction to Determinants of Health from Lack of Quality Healthcare In the third part of our series on social determinants of care, we discussed the barriers that come from a lack of education. In this fourth part, we discuss the barriers that come from lacking access to healthcare services. This also...
Introduction to Determinants of Health from Lack of Education In the second part of our series, we discussed the obstacles that come from economic instability, focusing on limited access to healthcare as well as insecurities related to housing and food. In this third part of our series, we will discuss the...
Introduction to Determinants of Health from Lack of Economic Stability In the first part of our topic on health detriments, we discussed the different barriers that can occur for patients in rural and urban communities. In this second part, we will discuss the obstacles that arise from a lack of economic...
Introduction to Geographical Determinants of Health This topic focuses on the social determinants of health, and how certain factors may impact a patient’s ability to receive quality care. In general, social determinants are factors that affect health outcomes [1]. These factors can be affected by where a patient lives, works, and...
Introduction to the Role of Technology in Healthcare In part 4, we dived deeper into the role that processes have in the power of connection. In this article, we’ll discuss the role that technology has in supporting the power of connection in healthcare. The Role of Technology in Healthcare Technology plays a crucial...
Introduction to the Role of Processes in Healthcare In Part 3, we discussed providers' specific role in the power of connection, especially in fostering positive patient outcomes. In this article, we dive deeper into the role that processes play in the power of connection. The Role of Processes in Healthcare Processes...
