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 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...
Introduction to Zero Trust As technology advances, it’s more crucial than ever that security is enforced among all networks, systems, and devices. This is where zero trust comes from, which is a security model that authenticates everyone every time regardless of whether or not they are within the network [1]. The...
Introduction to Embedding Usability Testing in DevSecOps Incorporating usability testing in DevSecOps ensures that applications are secure, functional, and accessible. Oftentimes, usability testing occurs at the end of the software development cycle, resulting in updates that fix overlooked issues. However, integrating usability testing into the CI/CD workflow ensures that HCD principles...
Introduction to Continuous Feedback Loops Oftentimes, CI/CD environments require rapid iterations that aim to promote efficiency and functionality. However, CI/CD workflows must continue to incorporate HCD through feedback loops during each iteration, specifically so user-centered feedback can be used to refine security and delivery processes. For instance, feedback from users can...
