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Overcoming barriers to healthcare digitalization for older adults in Asia: What holds them back?

Christina Malini Christopher, Nabin Pathak, Ali Qureshi, Maryam Farooqui, Sunil Shrestha

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Christina Malini ChristopherDiscipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0272-2117
Nabin PathakDepartment of Pharmacy, Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences, Makwanpur, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1952-642X
Ali QureshiDiscipline of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia.
Maryam FarooquiDiscipline of Social and Administrative Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia.
Sunil ShresthaDepartment of Research and Academics, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Bhaktapur, Nepal.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9174-7120

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This commentary focuses on the key barriers to the implementation of digital healthcare among Asian older adults. Key barriers include healthcare digitalization, including inadequate internet access, technological unfamiliarity, physical and cognitive limitations, trust concerns, language barriers, and financial constraints. Potential solutions include government-subsidized Internet access, senior-friendly technology interfaces, digital literacy programs, and stronger privacy regulations. However, successful digital healthcare adoption requires a collaborative approach among governments, healthcare providers, and technology developers to ensure equitable and inclusive access to digital health. Future research should focus on the cultural and economic factors influencing digital healthcare integration to develop region-specific strategies for sustainable implementation.

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healthcare digitalizationhealth personnelinternet accessibilityolder adults

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PMID42291771
PMCPMC13261004

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