Applying the Human-Centered Innovation Biodesign Framework to the Development and Piloting of a Program to Mitigate Risk for Cognitive Decline Among Historically Underrepresented Individuals: Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for dementia. Past physical activity interventions often overlook the voices of the end user in the design process, particularly minoritized groups living with dementia or memory challenges. To develop physical activity interventions, we use the principles of human-centered design.

Objective

We applied human-centered design using the innovation biodesign framework to develop a physical activity intervention, Nurturing Aging Through Uplifting Activities in a Restorative Environment (NATURE) program for minoritized individuals as a use case.

Methods

The innovation biodesign framework has three domains: (1) problem space, (2) invention, and (3) solution space. Each domain includes several activities. The problem

SUBMITTER: Lassell R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12572745 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature