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Chapter 2: Centering the user in product development

This chapter of The Playbook delves into the unique complexities of pediatric care systems. Learn how to prioritize children’s experiences in digital health technology (DHT) development while ensuring their privacy, safety, and security.

Who uses pediatric DHTs?

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Children and their care systems

Children and their care systems are fundamentally different from adults. Use this section to understand how physical and cognitive development, caregiver and community relationships, technology access, and children’s unique health needs should shape DHT product development.

A human-centered development approach

Use this section to apply human-centered principles to pediatric DHT development, ensuring that children and their care systems remain central to the process. Learn key considerations for building fit-for-purpose solutions.

Pediatric data and ethics 

Use this section to explore the intersection of data and ethics in pediatrics. Learn how to navigate the complexities of children’s care systems, developmental variability, and technology use with intentional strategies that prioritize their rights and decisions.

Common elements you’ll see throughout The Playbook:

As you move through this resource, you will see different elements to help guide you through key topics. These include persona narratives and guiding icons that will bring to life the challenges and opportunities of pediatric digital health innovation. From market dynamics to clinical investigations, these illustrations will highlight how digital health technologies are making an impact—and where there’s still room to grow.

Guiding icons

Look for these icons throughout The Playbook to navigate key insights and takeaways.

  • Pro Tips offer expert recommendations and strategies crafted by The Playbook team to support your implementation and success.
  • Spotlight highlights the impact or significance of a concept, emphasizing evidence-based insights and key considerations.
  • Megaphones amplify key messages of a section, drawing attention to critical insights and takeaways.
  • Personas illustrate key points in action, showcasing real-world applications and practical scenarios based on fictional personas.

More resources to support you

Medicaid Guide

Navigate key Medicaid complexities and develop strategies for your DHT to reach commercial success and improve the lives of children.

The Playbook: Pediatric Digital Medicine Glossary

Key terms to support your pediatric DHT journey.

Explore other playbooks

This project builds upon the successes of The Playbook: Digital Clinical Measures and The Playbook: Digital Healthcare. The Playbooks are signature DiMe resources and the essential industry guides for successfully developing and deploying digital medicine across clinical research, clinical care, and public health.

Effective digital health solutions start with measurement. The Playbook : Digital Clinical Measures is the essential industry guide for successfully developing and deploying digital clinical measures and remote monitoring.

As digital technology matures, many tools can be used to address the multiple health crises we are facing while supporting clinicians. The Playbook: Digital Healthcare Edition is the essential guide to leveraging high-value solutions to create efficiencies and improve care in our health systems.

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