Digital Health Technology Infrastructure Challenges to Support Health Equity in the United States: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although digital health technology (DHT) is widely used in the United States at both hospital provider and individual levels, it is beset with several challenges that have contributed to inequities in the health service delivery. Previous studies have shown that health inequities observed may be amplified many times by DHT requirements.

Objective

The objectives of this scoping review are aimed at synthesizing information on DHT inequities by exploring evidence that describes DHT infrastructure needs focused on promoting health equity in the United States and identifying key challenges both at the individual or patient level and at the health service provider's level.

Methods

We adapted Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review guidelines in our review. PubMed, W

SUBMITTER: Roy S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature