Introduction to User Experience (UX) in Information Systems (IS) for Health and Wellness Minitrack

Smartphones and a vast array of new wearable devices are empowering patients and healthcare professionals, bringing a fundamental shift in the health monitoring and decision making process and putting the consumers (patients) in charge. Today’s consumers are less impressed by basic usability and functionality, and they seek compelling user experiences. Demand for positive user experiences creates a need for innovation in user experience approaches for health and wellness products and services. Examination of healthcare IT systems through an UX lens provides opportunities for both HCI and consumer health informatics researchers to formulate new theories and practices, and develop unique, new technologies for health and wellness.