Creating Hassle-free App Features for Medically Complex Children and Their Parents
Overview
Type
Mobile App
Industry
Healthcare App Development Services
TechStack
NativeBase
TypeScript
React Native
Key Results
24/7 Accessible Care
Personalized virtual care and reduced hospital time
Convenient Care from Home
Virtual check-ins and support through chatrooms
Faster Care Delivery
Access to a wide network of healthcare professionals
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Leading Provider of Healthcare Technology and Services
The client is popular for building cutting-edge software that helps bridge the gap between patients and an unparalleled clinical experience.
Using an AI-powered data science platform, the company leverages advanced visualization approaches like enhanced graphics and the latest cloud-based technology stacks to redefine healthcare technology.
PRODUCT VISION
One-stop-solution for the Healthcare Needs of Medically Complex Children
The client wanted to develop a single application for medically complex children and their parents. The app would solve the numerous challenges caregivers and families face when accessing quality healthcare facilities for their children with special needs.
Key User Challenges to Be Solved
- Unnecessary and time-consuming hospital trips.
- Lack of access to proper medical support, education, and counseling.
- High costs associated with healthcare and medical facilities.
- Longer waiting times in sharing vital patient medical information with healthcare providers.
BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
Interactive Healthcare App with User-centric Features
The client wanted us to contribute functionalities and screens for their application. The key parameter set was to include features that enable timely access to quality healthcare, easy appointment bookings, and record maintenance from the convenience of home.
Key Features to Be Built
- Chat and video call functionalities for the application
- A protected app following all security compliances
- Seamless chat experience and a proper indication of network failures
- Keeping voice call active even if minified or the device is locked
OUR APPROACH
Ace POC. Build With Time and Material Model.
From the initial stages, the client wanted a team and a Project Manager to work on a PoC for the project. The PoC was done to test video calling and chat functionality implementation using Twilio. The PoC was successful; our team started working full-time on the application.
Build Process
Manual using Xcode and Android Studio
Methodology Used
Time and Material (T&M) for better flexibility and collaboration
Execution Journey
TECHNICAL ARCHITECTURE
Modern Frameworks with Accessible Design
Our team worked on developing the app's chat and video call functionalities. The client’s development team provided the back-end APIs. We communicated clearly with them the requirements for smooth execution.
- Tech Stack/Frameworks
- Code Formatting Tools
- Project Management
- Version Control
- Checking Code Quality and Vulnerabilities
- Services/Libraries Used
CHALLENGES
Authentication Flow. Security Guidelines. Coherent User-flow.
It was vital to ensure user consent was given for storing details. Since the data was highly sensitive, all the mobile app security guidelines also needed to be met.
We used only those third-party solutions that did not break security rules. For example, we encrypted the redux store using MMKV storage.
Due to HIPAA compliance, we needed to use OKTA as an authentication service, and Okta had its shortcomings based on its requirements.
For better application security, we needed to follow OWASP-MASTG guidelines where ever possible.
We needed a seamless chat experience and a proper indication of network failures while chatting.
The client wanted to use separate app IDs, icons, names, and other assets according to different test environments and make separate test streams.
Keeping the video call active even if minified or if the device is locked without using the VOIP kit.
RESULTS
Interactive Widget with Optimized User Flow
The project was completed within the designated timelines, and all the features planned were deployed within a short turnaround window. Implementation of the project went smoothly, and the client had no problem adopting it into their workflow.
24/7 Accessible Care
Personalized virtual care and reduced hospital time
Convenient Care from Home
Virtual check-ins and support through chatrooms
Faster Care Delivery
Access to a wide network of healthcare professionals
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