sentoms

sentoms are multimedia pain icons (incorporating sound, motion, and color) that can be edited and used to log pain symptoms via mobile and wearable applications.

They are designed to increase specificity in clinical pain communication and supplement verbal descriptions, which can often be misinterpreted.

The apps also include resource libraries, messaging with healthcare providers, and curated physical and therapeutic exercise plans with progress tracking.

Use cases beyond chronic pain include aiding those with language barriers or (non-verbal) autism in clinical settings.

Shani Abass is a UX designer who primarily works on digital health and social innovation projects. Her work includes websites, mobile and wearable applications, and virtual reality experiences. She typically carries out all stages of the design process, including research, wireframing, UX, visual design, testing, and prototyping with code.