The study identifies a gap in the understanding

The gap

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Participatory co-design of pediatric rehabilitation technologies: a practice-based perspective (2026) · Frontiers in Medicine · doi

  To rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of participatory co-design methods. To adopt mixed-methods and implementation science approaches to systematically compare outcomes from projects using participatory design with those that do not. To use standardized metrics such as user engagement, usability outcomes, adoption rates, and long-term sustainability.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: rigorously evaluate effectiveness participatory co-design methods adopt mixed-methods
• Participatory co-design for social sustainability and emotional well-being in Indian affordable housing (2026) · Frontiers in Built Environment · doi

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of participatory co-design for social sustainability and emotional well-being in Indian affordable housing. The study highlights the need for spatial adequacy and affordability over time. The study identifies a gap in the evaluation of the effectiveness of participatory co-design in affordable housing.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies gap understanding participatory co-design social sustainability
• Participatory co-design for social sustainability and emotional well-being in Indian affordable housing (2026) · Frontiers in Built Environment · doi

  Future research should investigate the long-term effects of participatory co-design on social sustainability and emotional well-being in affordable housing. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of participatory co-design in different cultural and socio-economic contexts. Future research should develop new frameworks and methods for evaluating the effectiveness of participatory co-design in affordable housing.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research investigate long-term effects participatory co-design social
• Dynamics in Social Housing as a Survival Strategy (2026) · Urban Science · doi

  The paper identifies the challenge of balancing the need for commercial activities with the need for habitable and safe living spaces. It highlights the difficulty of addressing residential segregation and promoting more inclusive and sustainable housing solutions. The study also notes the challenge of integrating technical advice and participatory design into the housing design process.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies challenge balancing need commercial activities habitable

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