Enhancing patient app through patient empowerment

Client
Region Midtjylland
Industry
Healthcare
Key area
Thesis
A woman holds her baby with a cleft lip and palate, symbolizing patient empowerment and maternal love.

Disciplines

Co-design ・ Interview・Workshops facilitation・User journey mapping・UX design・Service design・Wireframes design

Den digital forløbsguide, i region midtjylland

Enhancing patient app for parents of children with cleft lip and palate

As part of my master’s thesis, I explored how the app Den digitale forløbsguide could be implemented to support parents of children born with cleft lip and palate.

Using qualitative methods—including user interviews and co-design workshops—I identified key opportunities and challenges related to patient empowerment during the treatment process. I created a patient journey map to uncover how parents’ needs and engagement evolve throughout the care pathway.

Based on these insights, I developed three design proposals (presented as wireframes) aimed at strengthening parental support and aligning the app more closely with users' real-life needs.

The project offered valuable insights into how digital solutions can meaningfully support patient empowerment and improve the overall healthcare experience.

Final design and sketching from design process

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Patient journey map

I mapped the treatment journey to understand how parents’ needs and engagement evolve over time. This helped identify key moments where the app could better support and empower them.

Visual representation of the treatment journey for parents of children with cleft lip and palate, highlighting emotional touchpoints, information needs, and opportunities for digital support across different phases.

3 design proposals

In the end 3 design proposals where presented in the form of wireframes to strengthen parental support and tailor the app to their specific needs

  • Patient's gradual progression breakdown
  • Relatable posts from guardians
  • Resource material aimed at healthcare professionals
  • Mobile wireframes displaying various user interfaces, showcasing different app designs and layouts for comparison.
    Visual representation of the treatment journey for parents of children with cleft lip and palate, highlighting emotional touchpoints, information needs, and opportunities for digital support across different phases.
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