Development of a Data-Centric Design Thinking Process for Innovative Care Delivery

OBJECTIVES

This work aims to improve the quality of care provided to patients by equipping caregivers with comprehensive set of problem-solving tools and competencies. This is achieved through the development of a customized health design process that incorporates both human-centric and data-centric tools.

BACKGROUND

To meet the growing complexity of today's clinical practice, caregivers need to be empowered with the tools and competencies necessary to address the multifaceted challenges they encounter. This has emphasized the need to broaden the traditional role of caregivers as evidence-based practitioners to include being healthcare problem-solvers and innovators who utilize their creative and critical thinking skills.

METHOD

While design thinking (DT) is a popular methodology that fosters caregivers' empathy and creativity, it does not provide tools for evaluating the quality of obtained solutions. To address this gap, a problem-solving process that combines DT and data-centric tools of the Lean Six Sigma method was developed in this work.

RESULTS

The evaluation of this customized design process was based on targeted competencies derived from the six aims of healthcare. The potential benefits are then highlighted through mapping the possible outputs of every phase with the targeted set of caregivers' skills. Additionally, an implementation plan was outlined for a local hospital, showcasing the potential impact this process can have in empowering caregivers with the necessary competencies to create effective and innovative solutions for care delivery.

CONCLUSION

Overall, This unique approach has the potential to contribute to the ongoing effort to transform healthcare into an efficient system that meets the needs of both patients and caregivers.

A case report of acute acalculous cholecystitis due to Salmonella Paratyphi B complicated by biliary peritonitis

Non-typhoidal salmonella are a rare case of acute acalculouscholecystitis (AAC). Salmonella Paratyphi B, which accounts for one of the less invasive NTS serotypes, has rarely been reported to cause cholecystitis. We describe a case of 65-year old previously healthy man, who present with signs of acute abdomen, due to biliary peritonitis as a complication of acute acalculouscholecystitis caused by Salmonella paratyphi B. Our case illustrates the potential severity of infection with Salmonella Paratyphi B especially in older patient. High index of awarenessshould be considered in endemic areas.

[Acute pancreatitis in postpartum: report of a case]

La pancréatite aigüe est une complication rare durant la grossesse. Son incidence est de 1 pour 1000 à 3000 grossesses. L'origine lithiasique est de loin la plus fréquente. Elle survient le plus souvent au cours du 3^ème trimestre ou précocement dans le post-partum. Son pronostic dépend de la rapidité du diagnostic. Nous rapportons un cas de pancréatite aigüe grave d'origine biliaire survenant deux semaines après l'accouchement chez une patiente de 24 ans avec une bonne évolution.