ReviewNPJ digital medicine2024
Recommendations to advance digital health equity: a systematic review of qualitative studies.
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Who cites it
79 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Effectiveness of mHealth Interventions for Improving eHealth Literacy Among Patients With Chronic Diseases: Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
- Structural biases in digital health intervention and health equity research: a bibliometric knowledge graph analysis (2015-2025).Frontiers in digital health · 2026Pooled it
- Applications of digital health technologies and artificial intelligence algorithms in COPD: systematic review.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2025Pooled it
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- Meaningful digital mobility outcomes for people with Parkinson's disease: Insights grounded in diverse lived experience.Journal of Parkinson's disease · 2026Article
- Participatory approaches with older adults in technology and innovation research: a scoping review of reviews.The Gerontologist · 2026Article
- Current Status and Associated Factors of Technophobia Toward Digital Health Technologies Among Older Patients With Stroke: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- A Critical Literature Review of Health Inequalities, Cultural Exclusion, and the Case for a Culturally Appropriate Digital Health Promotion App for Black Communities in England.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Understanding Digital Health Equity: A Conceptual Analysis.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Review
- Smart Speaker-Based Applications to Support Social Connectedness in Older Adult Residents in Affordable Housing: User-Centered Design Study.JMIR aging · 2026Article
- Centering Equity During Health Technology Innovation: Scoping Review of Methods and Research Adjustments to Promote Inclusive Coproduction.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Impact of virtual appointments on referral-to-appointment times for type 2 diabetes patients in Northwest London.npj health systems · 2026Article
- Attitudes Towards Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction Among Minoritised Ethnic Communities in the United Kingdom: A Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis.International journal of geriatric psychiatry · 2026Article
- Operationalizing Digital Health Equity in Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Patient Decision Aids for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Accessibility of Digital Financial Applications for People With Visual Impairment: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Implementing Digital Respiratory Technologies for People With Respiratory Conditions: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Service Users' Views on Digital Remote Monitoring for Psychosis: Survey Study.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- From neuroinflammation to neural inference: computational psychiatry meets precision medicine.Schizophrenia (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Review
- A scoping review of the characteristics, responsibilities, implementations and evaluations of digital navigators in healthcare.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
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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). Following the PRISMA guidelines, 10,401 articles were screened independently by two reviewers, with ten articles meeting our inclusion criteria. Strategies were grouped into either outreach programmes or co-design approaches. Narrative synthesis of these strategies highlighted three key themes: firstly, using user-friendly designs, which included software and website interfaces that were easy to navigate and compatible with existing devices, culturally appropriate content, and engaging features. Secondly, providing supportive infrastructure to users, which included devices, free connectivity, and non-digital options to help access healthcare. Thirdly, providing educational support from family, friends, or professionals to help individuals develop their digital literacy skills to support the use of DHTs. Recommendations for advancing digital health equity include adopting a collaborative working approach to meet users' needs, and using effective advertising to raise awareness of the available support. Further research is needed to assess the feasibility and impact of these recommendations in practice.
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