Introduction to HCD in Secure Continuous Integration CI/CD methodologies are at the core of modern software development practices. They allow developers to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. This allows for faster and more efficient software delivery. However, balancing secure integration practices and user satisfaction is often difficult. This is...
Introduction to 2024 Predictions Recap Earlier this year, we outlined critical healthcare trends that we anticipated would advance throughout 2024. In the first part of our recap series, we discussed advancements in AI and personalized care. In this second part, we recap progress in integrating wearable technologies for remote care and...
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 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 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 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...
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 Population Health Population health focuses on the health outcome of a group of individuals and concentrates primarily on improving the overall health of the group [1]. This is often done by improving and standardizing IT systems, as well as creating easy-to-use interfaces [1]. An effective method of doing this...
Intro to Cybersecurity Risks in Healthcare Cloud management provides healthcare organizations access to vast amounts of sensitive patient data. However, healthcare providers must understand the risks associated with the convenience of using cloud-based data storage options and the role HCD plays in mitigating these risks. For instance, HCD can plan for...
