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Equitable Design of Digital Health Interventions for Older Ethnic Adults: A Rapid Review of Methodologies and Recommendations
DescriptionOlder ethnic adults face significant health disparities, including limited healthcare access and poorer outcomes. While digital health interventions (DHIs) offer promise, poorly designed tools risk widening disparities. This rapid review explored methodologies and recommendations for designing equitable DHIs for older ethnic adults.
A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus identified 558 studies; 18 studies (19 publications) met inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis revealed co-design and community-based participatory research (CBPR) as the most frequently applied methodologies (44.4%), emphasizing participatory and user-centered approaches. Other methods included qualitative studies, mixed methods, and user-centered design.
Five major recommendation themes emerged: (1) user-centered design and personalization, (2) community engagement and cultural sensitivity, (3) fostering social connectedness, (4) ensuring privacy, security, and trust, and (5) providing technological training. Strategies such as culturally tailored content, transparent data practices, and hands-on technology support are critical to promoting usability and trust.
This review highlights actionable strategies for advancing equity in digital health, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive, accessible, and user-informed intervention design. Future research should evaluate the long-term effectiveness of these approaches and explore innovative methods to engage digitally underserved populations.
A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus identified 558 studies; 18 studies (19 publications) met inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis revealed co-design and community-based participatory research (CBPR) as the most frequently applied methodologies (44.4%), emphasizing participatory and user-centered approaches. Other methods included qualitative studies, mixed methods, and user-centered design.
Five major recommendation themes emerged: (1) user-centered design and personalization, (2) community engagement and cultural sensitivity, (3) fostering social connectedness, (4) ensuring privacy, security, and trust, and (5) providing technological training. Strategies such as culturally tailored content, transparent data practices, and hands-on technology support are critical to promoting usability and trust.
This review highlights actionable strategies for advancing equity in digital health, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive, accessible, and user-informed intervention design. Future research should evaluate the long-term effectiveness of these approaches and explore innovative methods to engage digitally underserved populations.
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Industry/Practitioner Content
Lecture
TimeTuesday, October 14th3pm - 3:20pm CDT
LocationGrand C/D North
Health Care
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