TIMELINE

May 2024 - Nov 2024

TEAM

3 Design Researchers

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

Spina Bifida is a type of 'Neural Tube Defect (NTD)' - A birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly during early fetal development.
A chronic side effect of this condition is 'INCONTINENCE' - The inability to control bladder/bowel movements.
Imagine having to worry about incontrollable bowel movement, navigating life as an adult with goals, ambitions and responsibilities.
We engaged with 16 patients, conducting a study to design a 'tailored health data and habit tracking app' to help users better understand their condition and manage it

ROLE

UX Researcher/Designer

MY CONTRIBUTIONS

Study Design
Research Analysis + Synthesis
Wireframing
UI/UX Design

CORE CHALLENGE

How might we design a 'tailored', 'incontinence-specific'
health data and habit tracking application for spina bifida patients.

WHAT KIND OF PROBLEMS DO THEY EXPERIENCE

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An uncontrollable bowel really causes issues with self-esteem wherever you go.
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Traveling is a problem. You sometimes have to do self-catheterization or use an enema to relieve yourself.
Causes a lot of distress in personal/social lives and relationships.
Hampers professional engagements in the work place.
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Have to remember to carry adult diapers/incontinence products for potential accidents.
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Planning outfits is a pain. As an individual, your dressing sense becomes more functional than fashionable.

WHY CAN'T PATIENTS JUST USE AN EXISTING POPULAR HABIT TRACKING APP?

Sensitive Subject Matter and Privacy Protections
Very specific information tracking and documentation needs
Patients desired to be able to carry this information to future clinical appointments.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Spina Bifida is a type of 'Neural Tube Defect (NTD)' - A birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly during early fetal development.

A chronic side effect of this condition is 'INCONTINENCE' - The inability to control bladder/bowel movements.

Final UI Designs Protected. Case Study Showcases Wireframes.

Solution Overview

ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Formulated a realistic framework that supports consistency, autonomy, and measurable progress—while adapting to the unique constraints of medical routines

MANGEMENT ROUTINES

MANGEMENT ROUTINES

CHECKLIST / REMINDERS

CHECKLIST / REMINDERS

ADHERANCE & MEASUREMENT

ADHERANCE & MEASUREMENT

SMART GOALS

SMART GOALS

CHECKLIST / REMINDERS

CHECKLIST / REMINDERS

ADHERANCE & MEASUREMENT

ADHERANCE & MEASUREMENT

Final UI Designs Protected. Case Study Showcases Wireframes.

Solution Overview

HOME PAGE

ROUTINE BASED CHECKLISTS

The intent for the architecture of the homepage, is to enable the most frequent patient or user actions i.e

Tracking & Logging Key Metrics & Events
Adhering to pre-set routines and medical management

ROUTINE BASED CHECKLISTS

WATER/FLUID INTAKE TRACKING

Another key user challenge was estimating their next urine cycle. Patients often found themselves having accidents at work and in their personal lives.

Being able to track fluid intake helps with regular self-cathetization routine which is a key priority.

WATER/FLUID INTAKE TRACKING

DAILY CHECK-INS

Another key user challenge was estimating their next urine cycle. Patients often found themselves having accidents at work and in their personal lives.

Being able to track fluid intake helps with regular self-cathetization routines

DAILY CHECK-INS

CREATING SMART GOALS

GUIDING PATIENTS TO SET UP LONG TERM TRACKING HABITS

Discovering and understanding your own behavioral triggers is key for long term incontinence management. We enabled users to log their everyday management regimens in the form of SMART goals.

ONBOARDING & SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE

UNDERSTANDING USER NEEDS AND PREFERENCES

We designed an onboarding flow to understand the larger picture of the challenges and personal needs & preferences

CREATING SMART GOALS

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Anurag Harishchandrakar

2025

Anurag Harishchandrakar

2025

Anurag Harishchandrakar

2025

HOME PAGE

The intent for the architecture of the homepage, is to enable the most frequent patient or user actions i.e

Tracking & Logging Key Metrics & Events
Adhering to pre-set routines and medical management

ROUTINE BASED CHECKLISTS

Another key user challenge was estimating their next urine cycle. Patients often found themselves having accidents at work and in their personal lives.

Being able to track fluid intake helps with regular self-cathetization routine which is a key priority.

WATER/FLUID INTAKE TRACKING

Another key user challenge was estimating their next urine cycle. Patients often found themselves having accidents at work and in their personal lives.

Being able to track fluid intake helps with regular self-cathetization routines

DAILY CHECK-INS

ONBOARDING & SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE

UNDERSTANDING USER NEEDS AND PREFERENCES

We designed an onboarding flow to understand the larger picture of the challenges and personal needs & preferences

CREATING SMART GOALS