Design Thinking as a Mindset Shift for Innovation in Healthcare

Design Thinking is a human-centred approach to problem solving and innovation that exploits design theories and methods to solve ill-defined problems. Recently it has been a popular subject of real-life applications in research and industrial endeavours for its original way to combine creative and analytical thinking, what is desirable from a human viewpoint with what is technologically feasible. This paper focuses on the application of Design Thinking in paediatric orthodontics. Through the analysis of a design case study, the paper picks up the threads of the challenges of devising a facemask for maxillary malocclusion. The case study shows how a Design Thinking mindset can make a holistic and creative approach flourishing, bringing together different competences at any stage of the design process. The methods of design allowed to translate the different languages of the stakeholders into a single narrative where the people’s journeys are clearly depicted, monitored, and supported.

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Exploring the effectiveness of parallel systems in distributed design processes subjected to stochastic disruptions

Artificial intelligence for engineering design analysis and manufacturing ◽

10.1017/s0890060414000559 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 399-412 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sourobh Ghosh ◽

Erich Devendorf ◽

Kemper Lewis

Keyword(s):

Design Process ◽

Transient Response ◽

Parallel Systems ◽

Design System ◽

Distributed Design ◽

Slow Convergence ◽

Statistical Support ◽

Design Case ◽

Design Case Study

AbstractDuring the design of complex systems, a design process may be subjected to stochastic disruptions, interruptions, and changes, which can be described broadly as “design impulses.” These impulses can have a significant impact on the transient response and converged equilibrium for the design system. We distinguish this research by focusing on the interactions between local and architectural impulses in the form of designer mistakes and dissolution, division, and combination impulses, respectively, for a distributed design case study. We provide statistical support for the “parallel character hypothesis,” which asserts that parallel arrangements generally best mitigate dissolution and division impulses. We find that local impulses tend to slow convergence, but systems also subjected to dissolution or division impulses still favor parallel arrangements. We statistically uphold the conclusion that the strategy to mitigate combination impulses is unaffected by the presence of local impulses.

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Information about medicines in Europe

Information Design Journal ◽

10.1075/idj.25.3.08van ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (3) ◽

pp. 307-313

Author(s):

Karel van der Waarde

Keyword(s):

Design Process ◽

Information Design ◽

Performance Based Design ◽

Future Developments ◽

Design Case ◽

Design Case Study

Abstract The development of information about medicines for patients in the last thirty years provides a fascinating information design case study. Throughout this period three main principles have remained stable: an absolute focus on patients, performance based design, and a thorough design process. These principles are likely to remain valid for future developments.

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Comparison of resource assessment methods with numerical reservoir model between heat stored and experimental design: case study Ciwidey-Patuha geothermal field

IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science ◽

10.1088/1755-1315/254/1/012011 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 254 ◽

pp. 012011 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ali Ashat ◽

Heru Berian Pratama ◽

Ryuichi Itoi

Keyword(s):

Experimental Design ◽

Resource Assessment ◽

Geothermal Field ◽

Assessment Methods ◽

Reservoir Model ◽

Design Case ◽

Design Case Study

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Developing A Digital Psychoeducational Tool to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults: A Design Case Study

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction ◽

10.1080/10447318.2021.1949854 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-30

Author(s):

Abdullah Al Mahmud ◽

Katrina M. Long ◽

Karra D. Harrington ◽

Kit Casey ◽

Sunil Bhar ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Design Case ◽

Design Case Study

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Using Design Thinking Principles to Improve Outpatients’ Experiences in Hospital Pharmacies: A Case Study of Two Hospitals in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare9070854 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 854

Author(s):

Dalia Almaghaslah ◽

Abdulrhman Alsayari ◽

Saleh Ali Alyahya ◽

Rana Alshehri ◽

Khawlah Alqadi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Management System ◽

Design Thinking ◽

Queue Management ◽

End User ◽

Study Results ◽

Hospital Pharmacies ◽

Asir Region

Introduction: Design thinking, an innovative problem-solving approach, has gained wide popularity in healthcare disciplines. The aim of this work is to improve outpatients’ experiences in hospital pharmacies in two hospitals in Asir region, Saudi Arabia. Methods: The design thinking approach, adopted from Stanford University’s D-School, was used in this study. Results: Several problems were identified: lack of comfortable environment in the pharmacies’ waiting area, lack of a queue management system, and workflow inefficiencies related to ordering and supplies of medicines. A prototype was proposed to overcome these challenges. Discussion and Conclusion: The design thinking approach helped in identifying end-user (patients visiting outpatient pharmacies) values and desires and provided an understanding of their struggles. It also proposed tailored solutions that could improve patients’ experiences while using the services of the outpatient pharmacies.

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