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 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 Incorporating HCD is crucial for creating functional and inclusive solutions in healthcare. Therefore, in this third part of our series on engaging stakeholders through HCD, we discuss the importance of bridging the gap between the developmental process and the testing phase through independent testers,...
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 the Importance of Inclusivity in HCD Inclusive design principles are essential in creating healthcare solutions that cater to the diverse needs of individuals who come from various cultures and backgrounds. Furthermore, inclusivity fosters empathy and understanding. This enables designers to create solutions that accommodate the unique challenges faced by...
Defining Strategic Planning Strategic planning is essentially setting long-term goals that the organization creates a plan to meet [1]. This step usually starts with senior leadership and requires top-down and bottom-up efforts to initiate a company-wide change. When talking about strategic planning, it’s important to remember the role of organizational governance...
