PROBLEM

Current interventions only focus on diagnosed individual, even though partners are often most impacted by obstructive sleep apnea

Existing interventions promoting PAP adherence focus only on the diagnosed individual and are delivered mostly by health professionals, with limited success. Typically, the partner's complaints of patient snoring and disrupted sleep trigger sleep clinic referral for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Successful treatment impacts both the patient and the partner, with both demonstrating decreased sleepiness, greater sleep quality, and improved social, emotional, and relationship functioning.

RESEARCH

Competitive Analysis

I looked into and tried existing apps targeted toward CPAP and sleep apnea. The overarching problem I identified was that products were too niche, specifically only focus on the patient's sleep and CPAP usage rather than the interaction with the patient's partners, even though partners are affected by the patient's sleep apnea. Therefore, for the focus of this application, I want to highlight the interaction between patient and partner, and how patient's progress can positively impact the couple's relationship and growth.

SOLUTION

OurSleepKit prototype demonstrated high acceptability and engagement, including three main features:

1. Periodic assessment based on developmental stages of PAP treatment
2. Coaching Board that provides customized and dynamically updated support content
3. Timely tailored prompts (for action, learning and conversation) through push notifications in the evening to facilitate positive conversation

The content of each feature will be tailored depending on which phase of CPAP use the patient is in:

1. Preparation: Preparation phase (after diagnosis before CPAP initiation) but haven't received the CPAP device
2. Onboarding: Onboarding phase, when user just received the CPAP device. This phase recommend users to answer assessment questions everyday about their CPAP usage to create a good habit of using the tool
3. Maintenance (Short-term): After 1-2 months, users will move to the maintenance phase, where they answer assessment questions less frequently.
4. Long-term: The habit is formed, users will not be using the app frequently to assess their CPAP usage, but to interact with partner.

DESIGN

With the three main features, I started ideating for the main features

Since they was the main drawing point for the application, I started with some rough wireframes and began refining them.

DESIGN

Along with the iteration, I also designed the brand standards that the team could all adhere to

I created a clear visual identity for the application – typefaces, colors, wordmarks, logotypes, etc.