Introduction to Engaging Stakeholders through HCD Incorporating HCD is crucial for creating functional and inclusive solutions in healthcare. Therefore, in this third part of our series on engaging stakeholders through HCD, we discuss the importance of bridging the gap between the developmental process and the testing phase through independent testers,...
Introduction to Engaging Stakeholders through HCD In the first part of our series on engaging stakeholders, we focused on the importance of involving stakeholders in the design process. This often requires a collaborative approach that focuses on figuring out patients’ needs, preferences, and limitations before using HCD to incorporate these elements...
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 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 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 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...
Intro to Bias in Personalized Medicine Personalized medicine provides individual treatments to patients based on their genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices. However, bias revolving around ageism and generational gaps can negatively impact certain populations by being misrepresented or having limited access to treatment plans. These stereotypes can lead to adverse...
