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The first phase combined a survey of 210 caregivers and focus groups with 22 participants to identify priority support dimensions. Thematic analysis highlighted four main areas: informational guidance, logistical assistance, emotional and communication strategies, and peer social connection. Based on these insights, 147 additional participants provided feedback that refined platform features and content. Finally, platform evaluation included standardized usability measures including the Single Ease Question (SEQ) for task difficulty, the System Usability Scale (SUS) for overall usability perception, the Perceived Usefulness Scale (PUS) completed by 40 caregivers, and scenario-based testing with 19 users who discussed experiences and improvement opportunities.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Quantitative findings showed high ratings in accessibility (average score: 4.5\/5), usability (scored 74.3\/100), and perceived usefulness was rated lower (average score: 3.4\/5). Qualitative feedback supported these results, emphasizing the platform's practical value in everyday caregiving. However, participants with lower digital literacy reported persistent challenges, indicating the need for simplified navigation and adaptive interface features.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:italic>AreAlzheimer<\/jats:italic>\n                      demonstrates the potential of participatory design to create inclusive, effective digital health tools for dementia care. Involving caregivers and people living with dementia enriched the design, promoting autonomy and cognitive sensitivity. Future research will integrate these insights into formal scientific protocols to expand participatory digital health innovations in dementia support.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fdgth.2025.1730903","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,20]],"date-time":"2026-01-20T10:16:41Z","timestamp":1768904201000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Areaalzheimer: development of a digital platform for caregivers based on the results of a needs analysis and mixed-methods pilot evaluation process"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"7","author":[{"given":"Desiree","family":"Piromalli","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Universitat Abat Oliba CEU, CEU International Doctoral School (CEINDO), Social Research Area, Fundaci\u00f3n Pasqual Maragall","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]},{"name":"Social Research Area, Fundaci\u00f3n Pasqual Maragall","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mar\u00eda Aurora","family":"Ca\u00f1adas-Romero","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Social Research Area, Fundaci\u00f3n Pasqual Maragall","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Marta","family":"Ivirico-Prats","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Social Research Area, Fundaci\u00f3n Pasqual Maragall","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Marc","family":"Su\u00e1rez-Calvet","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center (BBRC)","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]},{"name":"Neurology Department, Hospital del Mar Research Institute","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Ana","family":"Beriain Ba\u00f1ares","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Communication, Education and Humanities, Universitat Abat Oliba CEU, CEU Universities","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Mar\u00eda","family":"S\u00e1nchez-Valle","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Audiovisual Communication and Advertising, Universidad CEU San Pablo, CEU Universities","place":["Madrid, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Laia","family":"Ort\u00edz-Castelv\u00ed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Social Research Area, Fundaci\u00f3n Pasqual Maragall","place":["Barcelona, Spain"]}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1965","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,1,20]]},"reference":[{"key":"B1","volume-title":"Dementia: Facts and Figures","year":"2023"},{"key":"B2","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","first-page":"5","DOI":"10.1016\/S0211-139X(05)75068-X","article-title":"El apoyo informal a las personas mayores en espa\u00f1a y la protecci\u00f3n social a la dependencia. 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