<p>A Comprehensive Scoping Review Protocol of Using Living Labs to Explore Needs and Solutions for Older Adults with Dementia</p>

Abstract

Background: A significant number of living labs (LLs) have been developed across Europe and beyond. A fraction of those LLs have established a new approach to maintaining and studying the health, autonomy, and well-being of older adults with dementia. LLs interact with a broad set of stakeholders, including students, academic institutions, private companies, healthcare organizations, and patient representative bodies -even with other LLs. It is crucial to identify what kinds of co-creations should be done and how they can be facilitated through LLs. Despite a growing body of literature, a clear overview and understanding of the services, research, and clinical activities developed in different LL settings for older adults with dementia are still lacking. Aim: The aim is to scope publications examining all types of LL activities which explore the needs of and suggest solutions for older adults with dementia, whether they live in the community or long-term healthcare facilities. Methods: The bibliographic databases to be searched will include Embase.com, Medline Ovid SP, Pubmed (not medline [sb]) and Web of Science, without language or date restrictions. We will examine the bibliographies of all relevant articles found, conduct a search for unpublished studies, and perform a handsearch in relevant journals associated with LLs involved in healthcare (Electronic Journal for Virtual Organization and Networks, Technology Innovation Management Review, Journal of Engineering and Technology Management). We will consider publications in English, French, and German. Results: Bibliographic database searches will be completed in March 2020, retrieved articles will be screened, and the entire study is expected to be completed by December 2020. Discussion: This comprehensive scoping review will provide a global indication of the types and extent of LL activities aimed at older adults with dementia, whether they live in the community or in long-term care facilities.

Living Senior Labs, ecosistemas de co-creación e innovación abierta con personas mayores: revisión sistemática de la literatura en Ciencias Sociales

“…En menor medida, se recurre al uso de otras herramientas de investigación como los grupos focales 13 o estudios de casos 18 para complementar la información obtenida. También se encuentran estudios cualitativos basados en revisión de literatura, por ejemplo, los trabajos desarrollados por Angelini et al 19 , Verloo et al 7 , Zerwas y Von Kortzfleish 20 . Por otro lado, algunas investigaciones se centran en la descripción de experiencias desarrolladas en el marco del laboratorio [21][22][23][24][25][26][27] .…”

“…Todo ello trata de favorecer el intercambio de conocimientos, así como el diseño de productos y servicios eficaces que faciliten la vida de las personas. En suma, el objetivo es resolver problemas específicos de los usuarios de una forma coherente para la mejora de su calidad de vida y bienestar [1][2][3][4]6,7,9,13 .…”

“…Para ENoLL los Living Labs son entendidos como ecosistemas de co-creación destinados a la innovación y el desarrollo de experimentos. El objetivo principal de estos entornos es recopilar información y datos que se caracterizan por ser más precisos y ecológicamente válidos, al ser obtenidos mediante la observación de las diferentes actividades realizadas por los usuarios en condiciones muy similares a las reales y naturales 5,7 .…”

Using Living Labs to Explore Needs and Solutions for Older Adults With Dementia: Scoping Review (Preprint)

“…The following research question defined our search: "What does the literature say about living labs whose activities are dedicated to older adults with dementia living in the community or in LTHFs?" The overall outcomes of this scoping review will provide useful insights into existing activities and identify any remaining gaps in the services provided and the research conducted by LLs [34]. It will summarize knowledge on the contributions of (old age) LLs exploring needs, testing technology, and applying user-based approaches for improving the lives of older adults with dementia living in the community and LTHFs.…”

“…This scoping review was based on the guidelines published by Tricco et al [35]. The research protocol for this scoping review has been documented elsewhere [34]. Studies were included if they provided a description of the cocreation process; research methodology or design; the stakeholders involved; the impact or effects on independence or quality of life; or the impact or effects on health status, as defined by the authors.…”