Step-by-Step Activity Wizard with Progress Indicator
Peer mentors, including those who have experienced strokes or have cognitive challenges, need a guided wizard interface that presents one clear action at a time. The wizard must display a visible progress indicator (e.g., Step 2 of 4) and allow navigation back to previous steps without losing data. Each step must have a single, clear purpose and use plain language labels throughout. The cognitive load rule engine enforces that no single step has more than three input fields.
User Story
Acceptance Criteria
- Given I open the activity registration flow, When the wizard starts, Then I see a progress bar or step counter showing my current position (e.g., 'Step 1 of 4') at the top of the screen
- Given I am on any step of the wizard, When I look at the screen, Then only the fields relevant to that single step are visible — no other inputs are shown
- Given I tap the back button on step 2 or later, When the previous screen appears, Then all data I entered in prior steps is preserved
- Given the cognitive load rule engine is active, When a wizard step is rendered, Then it never contains more than 3 input fields or decision points
- Given I am on the final step, When I review my entry, Then I see a summary of all previous answers before I confirm submission
- Given the wizard draft repository is running, When I close the app mid-wizard, Then my draft is saved and I am prompted to continue upon re-opening
Business Value
NHF explicitly identified cognitive accessibility — particularly for stroke survivors — as their top priority. A step-by-step wizard with progress indication directly reduces the drop-off rate during activity registration, which is the single most important action in the entire application. Reducing underreporting is the core value proposition of this product across all four partner organisations.