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...
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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...
Introduction to the Intersection of Technology and Medicine The intersection of technology and medicine leads to innovative solutions in healthcare. This ranges from improved diagnostics to better treatment options for patients. Furthermore, Human-centered design (HCD) plays an important role in promoting this intersection by ensuring that innovations are personalized for patients,...
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...
Introduction to Determinants of Health From Lack of Community Support In the fourth part of our series on the social determinants of care, we discussed the barriers that come from patients lacking access to affordable and quality healthcare. In this fifth part of our series, we discuss the challenges of...
Introduction to Determinants of Health from Lack of Economic Stability In the first part of our topic on health detriments, we discussed the different barriers that can occur for patients in rural and urban communities. In this second part, we will discuss the obstacles that arise from a lack of economic...