Today, various applications make life easier for many people on the planet. People use them to organize business processes, deliver food, buy goods, and much more.
Healthcare applications that are being developed for both doctors and patients are in great demand now. According to statistics, about 75% of hospitals become more efficient thanks to the use of smartphones. More than 40% of patients prefer to use applications to make appointments with doctors online. Over 42% of physicians use apps to quickly and easily access patient data.
In this industry, apps are proving to be effective for all parties involved. However, as in any other industry, it is necessary to make applications that will meet the needs of all parties, that is, it is important to follow the trends and progressive ideas that can be implemented. In addition to the development process, it is also important to rely on healthcare app UI/UX design best practices to create ideal solutions.
We will talk about which trends are currently a priority when developing a healthcare application.
Ideas for implementation
Increasing engagement
Although medical issues are not a place for jokes or games, such applications can be made interesting for patients to increase their involvement. Similar to mobile games, a system of achievements and rewards can be added to such applications so that patients not only enjoy using the application but also follow all medical recommendations and prescriptions.
The achievement system can be to ensure that patients take prescribed medications on time, as well as regularly visit doctors for examinations. For such achievements, you can enter rewards. For example, patients will be able to accumulate points to receive discounts on future doctor consultations. This will greatly increase engagement.
Remote health monitoring of the elderly
According to the World Health Organization, the rate of population aging is increasing significantly. Two years ago, the excess of the number of people aged sixty years over the number of children under five was recorded. It is predicted that by 2050 the proportion of older people (60 years) will increase to twenty-two percent. Thus, with the help of modern technologies, it is necessary to provide timely assistance to the older generation.
Using applications, doctors can monitor their health status remotely. If necessary, if any risks arise, doctors will be able to learn about any alarms promptly and notify patients about them. In addition, patients will be able to use the application to quickly make an appointment with a doctor online.
Receiving data from medical equipment
If patients are wearing medical equipment vital for health tracking, then connecting it to an application or software can significantly speed up the process of accessing the latest patient health data.
Such equipment can be devices for diabetics, which help to obtain data on blood sugar levels, pacemakers, as well as other medical equipment. Doctors will be able to quickly access patient data and notify them of alarms promptly. This will help save the lives of many people and the healing process will be accelerated.
Virtual waiting room
Places with a large number of people are dangerous, especially because of the global pandemic. Waiting rooms where patients wait for their turn to see a doctor can become a place for the transmission of various infections. Thus, the creation of virtual waiting rooms will be a way to reduce the spread of viral infections.
Patients will be able, instead of sitting in a waiting room with other patients in line, to be alerted when it is their turn to see a doctor. Thus, it will reduce the percentage of infections among both patients and doctors.
Real-time medical consultations
In addition to creating virtual waiting rooms, medical institutions should promote telemedicine, the demand for which has increased significantly due to the global pandemic. The possibilities of medical consultation via video greatly simplify the life of both doctors and patients.
Patients can consult a doctor regardless of their location, which increases their satisfaction. In addition, they will be able to receive medical advice promptly. This is not only convenient for patients but also profitable for healthcare providers.
Conclusion
Modern technologies allow expanding the range of services for various industries. The healthcare industry is also no exception, as the demand for mobile application development is growing every year, both for doctors and patients. The above trends are ideas that medical institutions should be guided by when developing custom healthcare applications.