Have to think carefully about movements that they used to be able to do easily.
Hard to get dressed
Have to think medication, when to take it
Hard to get up and down stairs
Humbling experience to no longer do what he used to
| Strengths | Weakness | Opportunities | Threats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinsons App | Helps users complete everyday tasks themselves rather than always relying on another person | Too many features, reminders or instructions could overwhelm users who experience difficulties with attention or memory | The app could give users a structured plan for their day, what activities they are doing | Users may struggle with interaction due to tremors and shaking |
| Daily routines, reminders and instructions could be adapted to each user's symptoms and preferences | Parkinson’s affects people differently, so one interface or set of features may not work for everyone | Users could have all their medications logged onto the app | Users can be fatigued, so they don’t want an app that has constant logging involved | |
| Optional information sharing could help families coordinate support and understand the user's needs. | Users could record symptoms throughout the day to see patterns | A voice assistant to talk users through their symptoms or how they are feeling, offering re-assurance and advice. | ||
| User can set goals and targets that they can aim towards. |
Adaptable app - an app that changes based on the condition of the patient. For example symptoms may get worse depending on the time of day. It knows when tremors are happening so it makes icons and buttons larger.
Communication tool - A device that has common words or phrases that the user can use if they are unable to speak clearly or loudly. This would help people who are affected by softer speech and reduced facial expressions. Could have a very simple interface.
Visual Memory Tool - An app that uses images of items or tasks around the house, instead of long instructions so that users are encouraged to try and remember what tasks they need to do instead of just telling them the answer plainly.