Common Shortcomings in Applying User-Centered Design for Digital Health

User-centered design (UCD) is the focus of many teams developing digital health innovations, yet principles are not always effectively employed. Researchers have identified several common ways that UCD principles fall short at all stages of the design process and steps to overcome those pitfalls. From connecting patients, providers, and caregivers, to remotely monitoring patient health outcomes, to aiding individuals self-managing their own conditions, technology is changing how we manage health. As technologies with potential application to healthcare have advanced, so has interest in pushing the envelope.