NASCEND developed a bedside application to assist neonatal clinicians in assessing and treating infants affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). The primary goal was to create an intuitive interface that streamlined assessments while aligning with strict clinical protocols, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

The first challenge was balancing clinical precision with ease of use. I worked closely with neonatologists, nurses, and stakeholders to map out their workflows, conducting focus groups to understand the pain points in their assessment process. The interface had to be simple enough for quick data entry while supporting complex clinical decision-making.

Through multiple design sprints, we developed interactive prototypes that were tested directly in clinical environments. A key breakthrough was the introduction of guided workflows, which provided clinicians with real-time recommendations based on patient data, ensuring consistency in treatment.