Living Labs in digital health: a collaborative ecosystem approach for continuum of care.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Living Labs (LLs) are increasingly recognized in healthcare as collaborative environments that drive digital health innovation through stakeholder co-creation in real-world settings. However, existing research has predominantly conceptualized LLs as experimental testbeds for technology validation, neglecting their broader systemic potential in integrated health services.

Objectives

This study seeks to advance the understanding of LLs in digital health by identifying their foundational elements, analyzing their methodologies, and proposing an expanded framework for their application within healthcare ecosystems.

Methods

The study combines a systematic scoping review, guided by PRISMA and based on ENOLL's (2021) six LL principles, with expert focus group di

SUBMITTER: Russo-Spena T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816325 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature