Designing
a Mobile Web Application for ADHD Patients
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very common, affecting 8 million adults in the United States. The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS), developed by the World Health Organization, is a form including 6 out of 18 possible questions for patients to fill out during a doctor’s appointment. These questions assess 3 main symptoms: Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. Doctors use the results of this form to appropriately prescribe medication. Unfortunately, many ADHD patients either forget to make this appointment, or don’t follow through after scheduling. An online adaptation of the ASRS was created to help in solving that, but there are other issues. The existing layout of the ASRS is not ideal on smaller displays. In our increasingly mobile world where convenience is key, it is logical to adapt the form for a mobile device. My job was to collect existing information on ADHD and user interface design, and then apply my findings to design an interface for a customized mobile version of the ASRS. I optimized the interface for people with ADHD, more specifically college aged patients using many design considerations like color scheme, typography, and button size and style to reduce distractions.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very common, affecting 8 million adults in the United States. The Adult ADHD Self Report Scale (ASRS), developed by the World Health Organization, is a form including 6 out of 18 possible questions for patients to fill out during a doctor’s appointment. These questions assess 3 main symptoms: Inattention, Hyperactivity, and Impulsivity. Doctors use the results of this form to appropriately prescribe medication. Unfortunately, many ADHD patients either forget to make this appointment, or don’t follow through after scheduling. An online adaptation of the ASRS was created to help in solving that, but there are other issues. The existing layout of the ASRS is not ideal on smaller displays. In our increasingly mobile world where convenience is key, it is logical to adapt the form for a mobile device. My job was to collect existing information on ADHD and user interface design, and then apply my findings to design an interface for a customized mobile version of the ASRS. I optimized the interface for people with ADHD, more specifically college aged patients using many design considerations like color scheme, typography, and button size and style to reduce distractions.