Design thinking and living labs are two approaches to problem solving that have gained
popularity in recent years, particularly in the field of health care, and more specifically
in geriatric medicine, in which the needs and expectations of older adults have long
been misunderstood and underestimated. While the two approaches have some similarities,
they also have some significant differences that are worth considering.
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Publication history
Published online: January 17, 2023
Accepted:
January 3,
2023
Received:
December 20,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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