Introduction to DevSecOps and CI/CD DevSecOps stands for development, security, and operations and essentially represents the integration of security at each stage of the development cycle [1]. DevSecOps importantly addresses security concerns as they emerge, rather than at the end of software deployment when they are harder and more costly to fix...
Introduction to 2024 Predictions Recap Earlier this year, we predicted our critical hot topics for healthcare that we expected to advance throughout the year. We expected to see more AI innovations to increase patient engagement, personalized care options for patients, VR options to provide immersive virtual care, and collaborations with wearables....
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 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 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 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 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 the Interconnectedness of Social Determinants of Care Regarding public health, it's important to understand the factors that influence individual and community well-being. For instance, social determinants of health play a crucial role in shaping health outcomes. As discussed in our earlier articles, these social determinants are dependent on education,...
Introduction to Geographical Determinants of Health This topic focuses on the social determinants of health, and how certain factors may impact a patient’s ability to receive quality care. In general, social determinants are factors that affect health outcomes [1]. These factors can be affected by where a patient lives, works, and...
Introduction to the Role of Technology in Healthcare In part 4, we dived deeper into the role that processes have in the power of connection. In this article, we’ll discuss the role that technology has in supporting the power of connection in healthcare. The Role of Technology in Healthcare Technology plays a crucial...
