Co-Creation in the Development of Digital Therapeutics
Author Information
Author(s): Mimoso Inês, Figueiredo Teodora, Midão Luís, Carrilho Joana, Henriques Diogo Videira, Alves Sara, Duarte Natália, Bessa Maria João, Facal David, Felpete Alba, Fidalgo José María, Costa Elísio
Primary Institution: University of Porto
Hypothesis
How does co-creation enhance the design and usability of digital therapeutics?
Conclusion
Co-creation processes significantly improve the usability and effectiveness of digital therapeutics interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Co-creation enhances the design and usability of digital therapeutics.
- Three studies were analyzed, demonstrating the effectiveness of co-creation.
- Challenges in DTx implementation include regulatory processes and digital inequality.
Takeaway
This study shows that when people work together to create health apps, those apps work better for everyone. It's like building a toy with your friends to make sure it's fun and easy to play with.
Methodology
A narrative review was conducted to synthesize and analyze literature on digital therapeutics and co-creation.
Potential Biases
The authors may not have included all relevant literature, leading to potential bias in the findings.
Limitations
The review is limited by the small number of studies on co-creation in digital therapeutics and potential biases in the selected literature.
Participant Demographics
The review included studies with diverse user groups, but specific demographics were not detailed.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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