Co-design of technological tools and co-creation of intervention strategies to promote a healthy lifestyle

An Italian case study

Bibliographic Data

ID6436162
AuthorsAlessia D’andrea (0000-0002-3724-0222, Institute of Research on Population and Social Policies Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, , Rome), Arianna D’ulizia (0000-0002-7565-5963, Institute of Research on Population and Social Policies Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, , Rome), Cristiano Antonelli (0000-0002-5652-0510), Carlotta Antonelli (0000-0001-7045-7311, Institute of Research on Population and Social Policies Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, , Rome), Pietro Dionisio (0000-0003-0055-9106, MEDEA srl , Florence), Michele Stecchi (IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant’Orsola , Bologna), Lucia Brodosi (0000-0002-7735-7847, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Bologna, Policlinico di Sant’Orsola , Bologna)
Year2025
Volume23
Issue4
Pages469-494
Publication date2025-06-23
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Information Communication and Ethics in Society (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1758-8871 • E-ISSN: 1477-996X
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/jices-01-2025-0015
OpenAlexW4411572243
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited33

Purpose This paper aims to describe the case study carried out in Italy as part of the HealthyW8 project. In particular, it describes the methodology used in the participatory workshops held in Italy in 2023–2024 and the results obtained. Design/methodology/approach Using design thinking and user-centred design methodologies, the workshops aimed to develop intervention strategies and digital tool functionalities suitable for different user needs and local contexts. Findings Intervention strategies identified by the Italian stakeholders included the development of tools (e.g. corporate bonuses, reward schemes and applications) that encourage healthy living and physical activity and the creation of educational cartoons that address healthy lifestyles, diets and physical activity. The study underlined the importance of multi-level interventions combining education, public policy and user-centred technological innovations. Originality/value Stakeholders also suggested innovative digital tool functionalities such as the integration with existing shopping list apps to streamline healthy food planning and the connection to real-life community-building events to promote active participation

Business · Co-Creation · Co-design · Intervention (counseling · Knowledge management · Political science · Process management · Public relations · Computer Science · Innovative Human-Technology Interaction · Persona Design and Applications · Psychology · Service and Product Innovation · Marketing

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