Aligning Vision, Strategy & Execution for Tembo Health

A transformative telehealth platform designed to empower caregivers and enhance dementia patient care.

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The Challenge

Tembo Health sought to discover and build the **optimal digital solution** for caregivers and dementia patients. While they had a web-based platform, they needed to **deeply understand the unique needs of their users** to create a product that would truly make a difference in their daily lives.

The core challenge was **identifying the right product-market fit** - understanding what features and experiences would best support caregivers while remaining accessible and intuitive for elderly patients.

Understanding Caregiver Needs
Optimizing Telehealth UX
Ensuring Accessibility for Elderly Patients
Balancing Simplicity & Functionality
Improving Care Coordination

Our Approach

We worked closely with the **Tembo Health team, medical professionals, and caregivers** to define **north star metrics** that would drive real impact. We conducted **user interviews, competitive research, and iterative prototyping** to identify key pain points and opportunities.

Data-Driven Strategy

Prioritized impactful features for measurable business impact while maintaining user-first principles.

User-Centered Design

Extensive user research, usability testing, and data analytics guided our intuitive telehealth platform.

Analytical Framework

Custom analytical tools positioned Tembo Health for growth and evidence-based decision-making.

Accessibility-Optimized UI

Color scheme optimized for dementia patients, ensuring readability and cognitive accessibility.

The Solution

The result was a **scalable, HIPAA-compliant mobile app** that streamlined the **caregiving experience, simplified provider-patient interactions, and improved adherence to treatment plans**. We introduced **new color schemes optimized for the elderly population**, enhancing readability and accessibility.

A Color Palette for Their Users

Custom color schemes designed specifically for elderly users to enhance readability and cognitive accessibility.

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Smart Scheduling

Caregivers and providers could schedule appointments effortlessly with real-time availability.

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24/7 Care Team Chat

Secure, one-tap video calls allowed dementia patients to connect with their doctors easily.

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Urgent Care Requests

Automated reminders helped caregivers manage patient prescriptions and daily routines.

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Task Management

Intuitive task tracking and assignment tools empowered caregivers to organize care plans efficiently.

The Results

Our **data-driven, user-centered approach** led to a **highly impactful telehealth app** that is improving **access to care, reducing missed appointments, and enhancing the overall experience for caregivers and dementia patients**.

25%

Increase in appointment adherence

30%

Increase in caregiver engagement

80%

Mobile app adoption rate

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