Support in digital health skill development for vulnerable groups in a public library setting: perspectives of trainers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The digitalization of healthcare poses a risk of exacerbating health inequalities. Dutch public libraries offer freely accessible e-health courses given by trainers. However, there is limited knowledge on whether these libraries successfully reach and support those in need. This study aimed to explore trainers' perspectives on the challenges, successes, and potential improvements in digital health skill education in a library setting.

Materials and methods

Trainers of the e-health course were interviewed. Topics included: the role of the library in digital health skills education, the successes and challenges in reaching groups with a low socioeconomic position, the perceived impact of the digital health skills education, and strategies for future improvement in

SUBMITTER: Standaar LMB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11770011 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature