Introduction to Co-Design Supporting Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases account for a large portion of healthcare costs and affect the lives of millions annually. However, despite the growing use of digital health tools, many patients still struggle with implementing these digital tools in their daily lives. This makes it harder for...
Introduction to Co-Design Promoting Responsible AI & ML Systems in Healthcare AI and ML are transforming healthcare around the world, resulting in positive outcomes for both doctors and patients. However, it’s crucial to ensure that these technologies are serving all communities equally and effectively. This is where co-design comes in, which...
Introduction to Co-Design Humanizing Mental Health Technologies There is a growing demand for effective mental health technologies, which has highlighted the need for user-centered design approaches. This can be done through co-design, which involves end-users and stakeholders in the design and development process, essentially creating tools that are relevant, accessible, and...
Introduction to How Co-Design Humanizes Digital Health Tools As technology continues to advance, one crucial component that must guide developers is compassion. Although empathy seems obvious, it is often forgotten or added at the last minute. This means that digital health tools, such as patient portals and AI-based diagnostics, may underrepresent...
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...
