Why Redesign?
Traffic trending down User recommendations and
comments Our users have changed since launch Need search Dated look and feel
Redesign Process Research
– Best practices for senior-friendly design
– Data about how seniors use the Internet
– User feedback specific to NIHSeniorHealth
Create designs that are modern while keeping senior-friendly features
Usability testing of page designs and search feature with seniors
New Site-Wide Banner Find content
– 50+ topics, 150+ videos
– Search Senior-friendly
– Resize text– Change contrast
Use again later– Print– Bookmark/share– Sign up for email
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Subscribers and Subscriptions to MedlinePlus e-mail subscription service
MedlinePlus Connect Requests
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Code System Languages
Diagnosis (Problem)
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English Spanish
Medication RXCUINDC
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Lab Test LOINC English Spanish
New MedlinePlus Topics1. Aplastic Anemia2. Balance Problems3. Bile Duct Cancer4. Biopsy5. Bone Density6. Bronchial Disorders7. Cerebellar Disorders8. Chest Injuries and Disorders9. Childbirth Problems10. Chronic Kidney Disease11. Chronic Pain12. Corns and Calluses13. Diabetes Type 214. Ectopic Pregnancy15. Eye Movement Disorders16. Frostbite17. Genital Herpes18. Haemophilus Infections
19. Head Injuries
20. Kidney Cysts21. Ovarian Disorders22. Medicines and Children23. Pancreatitis24. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome25. Potassium26. Pregnancy and Nutrition27. Pulmonary Rehabilitation28. Rectal Disorders29. Rh Incompatibility30. Rotator Cuff Injuries31. Speech and Language Problems in
Children32. Stroke Rehabilitation33. Throat Cancer34. Toilet Training35. Tooth Decay36. Tubal Ligation37. Vasectomy