The aim of this session is to introduce the discovery and ideation phases of the design thinking process in healthcare innovation in the digital age. In addition to this approach, the importance of having a clear strategy in place will be reviewed to assess the general context, the stakeholders involved and their needs to identify the health innovation problem to be solved. Once the problem has been clearly defined, the session will dive deeper into the iterative, human-centered design process for healthcare innovations in the digital age and address aspects like rapid prototyping, testing and validation of innovative digital health solutions. The session will also highlight the importance of stakeholder engagement in the development of innovative solutions in healthcare to understand the barriers and key factors leading to successful implementation. Finally, the session will highlight how to demonstrate the relevance and added value of healthcare innovations.
After this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Understand the discovery and ideation phases of the design thinking process in healthcare innovation in the digital age, and the importance of stakeholder engagement in the process
2. Understand how to approach rapid prototyping, testing and validation of innovative digital health solutions, and the importance of stakeholder engagement in the process
3. Apply the design-thinking process to healthcare innovation
4. Use the learnings to demonstrate the relevance and added value of healthcare innovations
In this expert session on the use of immersive technologies in healthcare, participants will delve into the transformative potential of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) within medical environments. The session will explore the integration of these technologies in various healthcare applications, from patient treatment and rehabilitation to medical training and education.
Participants will understand why immersive technologies are becoming pivotal in healthcare by enhancing patient outcomes, reducing recovery times, and providing realistic training scenarios for medical professionals. The session will highlight key case studies and research that demonstrate the effectiveness and versatility of these technologies.
The learning experience will be made as interactive as possible so that attendees can get a deeper understanding and appreciation of the technology's capabilities. Through the use of visualisation tools, participants will witness firsthand how immersive technologies can be applied in real-world medical situations.
This session is designed for healthcare professionals, educators, and technology enthusiasts who are eager to explore innovative solutions in medical practice. Ideal participants are those who seek to enhance their knowledge of emerging technologies and are interested in applying these insights to improve patient care and medical training methodologies.