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....
Introduction to Environmental Sustainability and Ethical Design in Healthcare In this third topic in our series on sustainability and ethical design through HCD, we focus on the environmental aspect, and how it specifically targets the protection of natural assets [1]. We also focus on the importance of using HCD to ensure...
Introduction to Focusing on Human Sustainability and Ethical Design in Healthcare through HCD In this second topic in our series on sustainability and ethical design through HCD, we focus on the human aspect, specifically focusing on how human capital can be supported so that community outcomes and standards are improved. This...
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...
Introduction to Emotional Solutions in Healthcare As discussed in our previous articles, BPR provides a transformative approach to streamlining workflows and reducing organizational costs. Furthermore, BPR ultimately results in increased user satisfaction, often due to its ability to take in feedback and optimize workflows and processes. However, there is still a...
Introduction to Change in Healthcare with BPR Business process reengineering (BPR) in healthcare provides a transformative approach that redesigns the way that healthcare processes and organizations operate. In this third part of our series on BPR, we focus on the importance of technical solutions and organizational changes being aligned, as well...
Introduction to Including People in Business Process Reengineering Business Process Reengineering (BPR) in healthcare is a strategic approach that redesigns the processes that drive healthcare delivery. This is especially crucial as the healthcare industry experiences increasing demands for efficiency and patient satisfaction. However, the success of BPR relies on the engagement...
Introduction to Business Process Reengineering Business process reengineering (BPR) has become a critical strategy for enhancing efficiency and workflows related to patient care. This is because BPR analyzes and redesigns workflows seamlessly, allowing healthcare companies to decrease costs, improve productivity, and ultimately improve patient and staff satisfaction [1]. Furthermore, BPR integrates...
Introduction to Engaging Stakeholders through HCD Check out the fifth part of our series on engaging stakeholders, where we discuss the importance of engaging stakeholders to create successful products and services. We’ll also discuss the importance of HCD in prioritizing all stakeholders' needs, preferences, and behaviors throughout the development and testing...
Introduction to Engaging Stakeholders through HCD As healthcare technologies move from design to deployment, incorporating HCD remains essential in ensuring successful user adoption and implementation. Therefore, in this fourth part of our series on engaging stakeholders, we discuss the importance of effective training and support mechanisms to facilitate stakeholders' transitions to...
