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However, existing dementia caregiving apps frequently provide generalized information rather than personalized guidance based on care partners\u2019 priorities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This manuscript describes the iterative, human-centered design process used to develop and tailor the Aliviado Caregiving mHealth app, designed to support care partners of persons living with dementia in prioritizing and managing BPSD through evidence-based, nonpharmacological strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Guided by an iterative review and revision framework and a coproduction innovation pathway, the development of the Aliviado Caregiving app occurred across 3 stages. Key participant groups were recruited across these stages, including an investigator team and clinician users (n=101) in stage 1, care partners of persons living with dementia (n=8) in stage 2, and a community advisory board (n=9) in stage 3. Quantitative data from stage 1 were analyzed using descriptive statistics to summarize clinician characteristics and identify top clinician-recommended features for care partners\u2019 BPSD self-management. Qualitative data in stages 2 and 3 were analyzed through conventional content analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinician survey findings revealed that the top app features to support family care partners\u2019 self-management of BPSD included \u201ccaregiver stress management strategies\/intervention\u201d (85\/101, 84%), \u201cdementia symptom management education and resources\u201d (74\/101, 73%), and \u201ccaregiver stress self-monitoring\/tracking\u201d (70\/101, 69%). Two overarching qualitative categories were identified: (1) facilitators of care partner engagement and (2) desired features for a dementia caregiving app. Participants across stages emphasized individualized BPSD decision support, tailored terminology, and self-monitoring through reflective journaling to facilitate engagement. Participants also recommended future design enhancements, such as multilingual support, including Spanish-language functionality; support for multiple care recipients and care partners; and continuously updated educational resources to support diverse caregiving needs.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The Aliviado Caregiving app was developed through a rigorous, human-centered design process. Co-design with clinicians, care partners, community advisory board members, and a faith-based leader enhanced the relevance and usability of this mHealth app while supporting sustained engagement. 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