User or patient/human or person? Development of a practical framework for applying user-centered design to vulnerable populations for digital transformation in healthcare

To address these challenges, we propose a structured UCD framework for "user-patient-human-friendly" digital transformation in healthcare that guides the development of digital health technologies from initial user research to long-term evaluation. The framework provides a roadmap for designing solutions that are adaptable, inclusive, and sustainable, ensuring that healthcare technologies align with the needs of diverse populations.