Case Study

UI/UX Design

UX Research

How might we streamline the pediatric healthcare journey for parents in the U.S.?

Developing an app that centralizes pediatric healthcare needs ensures parents can easily navigate the unique U.S. pediatric system.

Project Overview

Role

Role

UX/UI Designer

Target Audience

Target Audience

Parents

Tool

Figma / Photoshop / illustrator

Challenge

Busy moms balancing careers, childcare, and household management need reliable pediatricians, efficient appointment systems, and 24/7 online health consultations to meet their children's unexpected health needs. They seek a trusted healthcare partner, streamlined scheduling, and immediate access to professional health advice at any time.

Goals

The user-centered, intuitive ChildMed AI App interface is specially tailored for parents. Covers all aspects of pediatric health care, from general exams to specialist visits. Provides reliable resources on pediatric issues. Make sure the application adapts as their child grows and stay informed about health trends.

Process

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Research Plan Summary

Key Areas to Understand

Motivation
Do parents use apps to manage their child's healthcare?

Time spend
How often do parents engage with healthcare apps for their children?

Impact
What did parents hope the healthcare app would achieve for their child's health management?

Motivation
Do parents use apps to manage their child's healthcare?

Time spend
How often do parents engage with healthcare apps for their children?

Impact
What did parents hope the healthcare app would achieve for their child's health management?

Methodology

Competitive Analysis
Several healthcare apps are on the market. We should also identify gaps where these existing solutions may fail to address parent needs.

User Interviews
Non-Users: Interview parents who do not use a pediatric healthcare app for 20-40 minutes each (via Zoom).

Research Plan Summary

Key Areas to Understand

Motivation
Do parents use apps to manage their child's healthcare?

Time spend
How often do parents engage with healthcare apps for their children?

Impact
What did parents hope the healthcare app would achieve for their child's health management?

Methodology

User Interviews
Non-Users: Interview 2-3 parents who do not use a pediatric healthcare app for 20-40 minutes each (via Zoom).

Competitive Analysis

There are several healthcare apps in the market. We should also identify gaps where these existing solutions may fall short in addressing parent needs.

Competitors

Interviewees

Interviewees

Yin Yuan

@Fremont

37 / Female

Marketing Manager


Insurance coverage and procedures can be complex and challenging to understand.

Linlin Li

@San Jose

29 / Female

PhD candidate


Finding a reliable pediatrician is time-consuming.

Yin Yuan

@Fremont

36 / Female

Software engineer


If your child is sick at night, you can only go to the ER and have to wait a long time.

Yuan You

@Sunnyvale

41 / Female

Housewife


If your child has a chronic medical condition, such as asthma or eczema, ongoing condition management can be a challenge.

Heidi Zhang

@Palo Alto

37 / Female

Research Administrator


I often forget when I made an appointment for my child’s physical exam a year ago.

Xiao Liu

@Almaden

30 / Male

Hardware engineer


Keeping children's medical records updated and organized can be a challenge. Visits to the pediatrician are required.

Personas

User Journey Map

Research Summary & Insights

1. Finding a reliable pediatrician is a problem that every parent must go through.

2. A comprehensive platform that tracks and reminds children of their activities and streamlines medical appointments can help parents stay organized.

3. For new mothers, there is a need for immediate consultation services.

4. Special guidance or resources are needed for parents.

5. Effective time management tools, especially those designed specifically for parenting.

Overall, trust and efficiency in healthcare, especially pediatric care, are recurring needs. This meant developing an app that provided parents with instant medical advice and trusted resources.

Overall, trust and efficiency in healthcare, especially pediatric care, are recurring needs. This meant developing an app that provided parents with instant medical advice and trusted resources.

Design Solution

Pediatrician findings and comments


A curated list of top pediatricians near the user


Intelligent matching system


Pediatrician ratings available

Pediatrician findings and comments


A curated list of top pediatricians near the user


Intelligent matching system


Pediatrician ratings available

Pediatrician findings and comments


A curated list of top pediatricians near the user


Intelligent matching system


Pediatrician ratings available

24/7 Virtual Health Advisor


Get virtual health consultations from pediatric experts now (24/7)


Symptom checker powered by artificial intelligence


Choose to connect with a trusted network of local pediatricians today

24/7 Virtual Health Advisor


Get virtual health consultations from pediatric experts now (24/7)


Symptom checker powered by artificial intelligence


Choose to connect with a trusted network of local pediatricians today

24/7 Virtual Health Advisor


Get virtual health consultations from pediatric experts now (24/7)


Symptom checker powered by artificial intelligence


Choose to connect with a trusted network of local pediatricians today

Intelligent Health Scheduler


Ability to book and manage medical appointments online


Automatically remind parents of upcoming health checkups

Intelligent Health Scheduler


Ability to book and manage medical appointments online


Automatically remind parents of upcoming health checkups

Intelligent Health Scheduler


Ability to book and manage medical appointments online


Automatically remind parents of upcoming health checkups

Task Flow

Users are trying to find a reliable pediatrician on the ChildMed AI App.

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Click Sign Up / Log in Button

Enter Home Page

Enter Pediatrician’s Profiles Page

Click the pediatrician's available time

Make an appointment to meet online for the first time

Click Search Button, Enter zip code to Find a Pediatrician

Click List/Map View Toggle Button

Click a Pediatrician

Initial Setup

Fill in personal and kids information

Fill in insurance information

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Click Log in Button to log in app

Enter Home Page

Pediatrician’s Profile Page

Click on a date to view available times

Click a date, book an Appointment

Click on the alarm clock icon to set a reminder

After setting the reminder, the user will not miss the appointment time

Click Contacts Button

Selecting the Pediatrician

Users quickly make an Annual physical examination appointment and set reminders on the ChildMed AI app.

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Click Log in Button to log in app

Enter Home Page

Real-Time Doctor Consultation Page

Click Request Doctor Button

Click Doctor Video Call

End the call

Get Prescription & Treatment

Click Access AI Medical Assistant Button

Click Input Symptoms

Click AI Analysis & Response

Users can get AI responses and communicate with doctors instantly on the ChildMed AI app.

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Testing

Qian Wu
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Mom of 2 Kids

In task flow 1, an intelligent search process can be added. The keywords searched by the user are displayed on the final display page. For example, a zip code will be displayed when searching for a zip code.

Jen Yu
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Mom of 1 Kids

In checking the pediatricians I have contacted in taskflow2, she feels an added process needs to be added. Why are there two pediatrician contacts?

Kosar Kardan
———————
Mom of 1 Kids

In task flow 3, how do you start recording after selecting microphone and keyboard input? It is recommended to add a start button.

Testing

Qian Wu
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Mom of 2 Kids

In task flow 1, an intelligent search process can be added. The keywords searched by the user are displayed on the final display page. For example, a zip code will be displayed when searching for a zip code.

Jen Yu
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Mom of 1 Kids

In checking the pediatricians I have contacted in taskflow2, she feels an added process needs to be added. Why are there two pediatrician contacts?

Kosar Kardan
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Mom of 1 Kids

In task flow 3, how do you start recording after selecting microphone and keyboard input? It is recommended to add a start button.

Design System

Final Design

Conclusions

Parents value convenience and accessibility when it comes to their children's healthcare. Child Med AI can address this need by providing 24/7 access to information and support.


Recommendations for Further Development:

Expand the scope of Child Med AI to include a broader range of pediatric healthcare services, such as mental health support and chronic disease management.

Develop partnerships with healthcare providers and organizations to integrate Child Med AI into existing healthcare systems and workflows.

Conduct rigorous clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Child Med AI in real-world settings.

Ensure robust data privacy and security measures to protect the sensitive health information of children and families.

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