Delivering Reliable, Accessible Patient Portals with UI Test Automation

The Challenge

Rolling out a hospital patient portal that works seamlessly across devices and platforms is not just a technical milestone, it is a critical service improvement. Patients need to be able to check test results, book appointments, and request repeat prescriptions quickly and securely.

The complexity lies in ensuring the portal is accessible to all users, compliant with digital accessibility standards, and integrated smoothly with legacy hospital systems. Without rigorous pre-launch testing, there is a high risk of usability issues, accessibility failures, or data mismatches, all of which can undermine patient trust and increase post-launch remediation costs.

How T-Plan UI Test Automation Delivers

T-Plan’s UI Test Automation solution enables healthcare IT teams to rigorously test and validate patient portals before going live, ensuring they work flawlessly for every user in every environment.

Key capabilities include:

  • Cross-Platform Testing: One automated script runs across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, confirming consistent user experiences.
  • Accessibility Validation: Tests against WCAG standards, simulates screen reader usage, checks colour contrast ratios, and validates keyboard navigation.
  • Integration Checks: Confirms accurate and timely data flow between the portal and legacy hospital systems such as EHR and scheduling tools.
  • Performance and Stress Testing: Simulates high-demand periods to ensure the portal remains responsive, even during spikes in usage.

Business Value of UI Test Automation for Patient Portals

Deploying T-Plan UI Test Automation provides tangible benefits that go beyond compliance:

  • Inclusive Access: Ensures patients of all abilities can navigate the portal without barriers.
  • Reduced Post-Launch Issues: Up to 50% fewer high-severity defects in live systems thanks to thorough pre-release testing.
  • Operational Efficiency: Avoids the cost and disruption of urgent post-launch fixes by catching issues early in development.
  • Improved Patient Satisfaction: Reliable, accessible portals lead to higher adoption rates and reduced support requests.
  • Consistent Quality Across Devices: Eliminates device-specific bugs that could otherwise fragment the user experience.
  • Compliance Assurance: Supports adherence to accessibility and information governance standards with audit-ready evidence.

Why it Matters

Digital patient services are becoming central to healthcare delivery, and the quality of the user interface directly affects engagement and trust. For many patients, the portal is their main point of contact with the hospital. If it is slow, inaccessible, or unreliable, it can create frustration and reduce uptake.

T-Plan’s UI Test Automation ensures portals launch ready for real use, inclusive, robust, and able to meet demand from day one. In an environment where digital services are no longer optional, this level of quality assurance protects both patient experience and organisational reputation.

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