Applying a Social Determinants of Health Framework to Guide Digital Innovations That Reduce Disparities in Chronic Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Abstract

Chronic diseases are among the top causes of global death, disability, and health care expenditure. Digital health interventions (e.g., patient support delivered via technologies such as smartphones, wearables, videoconferencing, social media, and virtual reality) may prevent and mitigate chronic disease by facilitating accessible, personalized care. Although these tools have promise to reach historically marginalized groups, who are disproportionately affected by chronic disease, evidence suggests that digital health interventions could unintentionally exacerbate health inequities. This commentary outlines opportunities to harness recent advancements in technology and research design to drive equitable digital health intervention development and implementation. We apply "

SUBMITTER: Goldstein SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10439976 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature