Abstract
The development of research dealing with design as a strategic element in innovation and the transformation of organizations is growing. However, the transformative potential of design in the healthcare sector has not been broadly explored. Design has great potential to operate in the healthcare sector, as this sector has a complex system due to its comprehensiveness, unpredictability, plurality, dynamics, and uncertainties. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the relationships between design, innovation, and healthcare in the literature. A systematic literature review was carried out to map the current research on design and innovation in the health industry. The databases Science Direct, Wiley, Pubmed, and Bireme were used to search for articles. Papers have been researched that contain the keywords ‘design’, ‘innovation’ and ‘healthcare’. In total, 87 articles were selected. Results show an advance in research over the years, with a concentration of publications between 2012 and 2015. Regarding the analysis of the journals, correlated areas of study on this topic include health, design, computer science, architecture, engineering, and management. Focal points are related to the environments, products, services, processes, information, as well as aspects related to individuals and their relationships with other actors and with the health system. Also, recurring research topics are identified, such as: user-centered design, design aiding in patient safety and reducing failures and accidents, computerized healthcare systems, the use of design methodologies, and investments in health products, services, environment, process, and information.
Presenters
Claudia de Souza LibanioProfessor and coordinator, Management and Innovation in Healthcare, UFCSPA - Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Design, Innovation, Health, Healthcare
