Project

Self-initiated

Project Deliverable

UI/UX Design

Mobile application

Timeline

Oct-Nov 2022

Tools Used

Unity
Procreate
illustrator

The Problem

My motivation is driven by the challenges faced by patients when it comes to understanding and following medication instructions. Lengthy and academic manuals make it difficult for individuals to remember dosages and warnings associated with their medication. Research indicates that a significant percentage of patients with chronic diseases do not adhere to their prescribed medications correctly, which can lead to severe consequences like strokes or heart attacks. Moreover, the interaction between medication and food is often conveyed in complex and technical language, making it hard for patients to comprehend. This lack of understanding can result in unintended food-drug interactions, such as grapefruit interfering with certain prescription drugs, leading to increased bleeding risks.

The Goals

To help people take their medication at the right time.

To help people avoid unintentionally consuming incompatible drugs or foods that can cause adverse side effects on the body.

Clear recognisable UI, visually well organised.

AR recognition can be a sensitive technology

How Might We

How might we make medication instructions easier for patients to understand and remember, reducing the risk of taking the wrong dose or missing important warnings?

How might we simplify medication information using intuitive icons, benefiting patients with limited literacy or poor eyesight, and improving their understanding of dosing instructions?

How might we help patients stay on track with their medication schedule by providing reminders for timely intake, especially for those with busy lives and difficulty remembering to take their medications?

How might we utilize AR scanning technology to show patients which foods interact with their medication, helping them avoid potentially harmful combinations and promoting safer medication use?

Research

AR Technology in the Healthcare Field: Unlocking the Potential

Augmented Reality (AR) has emerged as a powerful tool, acting as a "hidden digital layer," aiding in deep understanding and retention of complex information. By presenting content through simple graphics and videos, AR proves to be an effective medium for knowledge acquisition. (Augmented Reality & Graphic Recording, n.d.)

In the realm of healthcare, AR is revolutionizing the industry, opening up a world of infinite possibilities. Surgeons, for instance, can utilize AR to study patients' anatomy, visualizing muscles, bones, and internal organs. With the assistance of AR, surgeons can perform precise and low-risk procedures, ultimately saving valuable time. (Georgiou, 2022)

The integration of AR technology in the medical field promises transformative advancements, empowering healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise, improve patient outcomes, and shape the future of medicine.

User Research

Persona

Describe your image

1/3

Solution

MyMeds is an AR prototype app for iOS that simplifies medication management. Users can scan AR Meds Check cards to instantly access 3D visuals with medication instructions and warnings. Accurate dosage and timing are displayed, and users can mark their intake and receive reminders. MyMeds ensures timely medication and promotes adherence.

Design Process

Storyboard

User Testing

There is user testing conducted to develop the initial version prototype, which primarily focuses on testing the app's interface and interaction functions.

Feedback received:

The AR recognition is fast, and the UI interface is straightforward, clear, and beautiful.

The tick box for recording medication intake is not clearly visible, and there is no guidance for users to click the checkbox. It would be better to add shaking animation effects to encourage users to interact and click.

Users would like to hear sound effects after clicking the checkbox.

(User Testing of Nurofen)

(User Testing of Warferin)

Based on the feedback, I have made the following improvements to the app:

I have implemented a shaking animation effect on the confirmation box, resembling an alarm clock, to remind users that the medication has not been taken if they haven't completed the task within the specified time period.

Upon completing the medication intake and clicking the tick, a sound similar to "Bingo" will play, indicating task completion and enhancing the overall user interactive experience."

Prototype Testing

Video

Reflection

The background research helped me focus on assisting patients in recording their medication and understanding food interactions. The issue of patients forgetting to take their medication on time is prevalent, not only among the elderly but also among busy young individuals. Some users may have questions. While the existing weekly pill box can help patients track their medication intake for the day and provide information from the doctor's prescription, MyMeds offers a more convenient and straightforward solution. It addresses the drawbacks of the previous method, such as inconvenience and difficulty in comprehension, while retaining its functionality and ensuring timely medication intake.