Category: Health Equity

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Encouraging Economic Sustainability and Ethical Design in Healthcare through HCD

Introduction to Economic Sustainability Healthcare systems are designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and patient-centric. This is often done through HCD which provides a transformative approach to creating services and systems that prioritize the needs and values of end users. Furthermore, human-centered design aligns healthcare goals with economic sustainability and ethical design....

by Rumaisa 3 min read
Embracing Social Sustainability and Ethical Design in Healthcare through HCD

Introduction to Embracing Social Sustainability and Ethical Design in Healthcare through HCD As healthcare progresses, sustainability and ethical design become more important than ever but are often overlooked. This is where human-centered design (HCD) comes in and provides a focused and empathetic approach to bringing ethical designs and sustainability back into...

by Rumaisa 4 min read
Engaging Stakeholders through HCD by Implementing Independent Testers 

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,...

by Rumaisa 3 min read
Engaging Stakeholders in the Testing Phase through HCD

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...

by Rumaisa 4 min read
Engaging Stakeholders in the Design Process through HCD

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...

by Rumaisa 3 min read
Embracing Accessibility in Healthcare through HCD

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...

by Rumaisa 4 min read
HCD Integrates Inclusive Healthcare for Every Background

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...

by Rumaisa 4 min read
The Interconnectedness of Social Determinants of Care

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,...

by Rumaisa 4 min read