Recommendations to advance digital health equity: a systematic review of qualitative studies.

ABSTRACT: The World Health Organisation advocates Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) for advancing population health, yet concerns about inequitable outcomes persist. Differences in access and use of DHTs across different demographic groups can contribute to inequities. Academics and policy makers have acknowledged this issue and called for inclusive digital health strategies. This systematic review synthesizes literature on these strategies and assesses facilitators and barriers to their implementation. We searched four large databases for qualitative studies using terms relevant to digital technology, health inequities, and socio-demographic factors associated with digital exclusion summarised by the CLEARS framework (Culture, Limiting conditions, Education, Age, Residence, Socioeconomic status).

SUBMITTER: Wilson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11217442 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature