Process overview

There is a validated process for new product development based on the identified customers’ needs (Figure 1) [1]. This tested process is a suitable start; however, it should be modified based on the regulatory requirements and the regulated nature of the healthcare sector.

Figure 1: Traditional Product Lifecycle with Proposed Digital Health Scorecard Added [1]

 

References

[1] Mathews SC, McShea MJ, Hanley CL, Ravitz A, Labrique AB, Cohen AB. Digital health: a path to validation. npj Digital Medicine. 2019;2(1):38. doi:10.1038/s41746-019-0111-3