Equitable Research PRAXIS: A Framework for Health Informatics Methods.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

There is growing attention to health equity in health informatics research. However, the literature lacks a comprehensive framework outlining critical considerations for health informatics research with marginalized groups.

Methods

Literature review and experiences from nine equity-focused health informatics conducted in the United States and Canada. Studies focus on disparities related to age, disability or chronic illness, gender/sex, place of residence (rural/urban), race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

Results

We found four key equity-related methodological considerations. To assist informaticists in addressing equity, we contribute a novel framework to synthesize these four considerations: PRAXIS (Participation and Representati

SUBMITTER: Veinot TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9719773 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature