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. 2024 Oct 16;21(10):1367. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21101367

Table 4.

Need–Benefit matrix.

Stakeholders Needs [N] Potential Benefits
[B1]
Early Detection
[B2]
Objective Assessment
[B3]
Accurate Assessment
[B4]
Delegate
[B5]
Change Setting
Persona 1—Giorgio
(Main features: prodromal stage, no check-ups)
[N1] Be proactively involved in an early diagnosis process X
Persona 2—Elisabetta
(Main features: initial motor symptoms, frequent check-ups)
[N2] Be subjected to the proper check-ups by the right physicians X
Persona 3—Simona
(Main features: already diagnosed with PD, autonomous, with informal caregivers, capable of using technologies)
[N3] Continue doing the activities she loves X X X X
[N4] Manage PD without reducing the quality of life of her family X
Persona 4—Paolo
(Main features: already diagnosed with PD, low autonomy, with a formal caregiver, not capable of using technologies)
[N5] Strengthen the collaboration between doctors and caregivers X
[N6] Receive therapies calibrated on the actual status of the disease X X X X
GPs [N7] Activate a proactive diagnosis process X
[N8] Effectively coordinate patient care X X X X
Neurologists [N9] Obtain an early diagnosis X
[N10] Avoid errors in the diagnosis and treatment process X X X X
[N11] Facilitate patient’s handover to/from another neurologist X X