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SUMMARY:Equitable Design of Digital Health Interventions for Older Ethnic 
 Adults: A Rapid Review of Methodologies and Recommendations
DESCRIPTION:Soyun Oh (University of Toronto; Centre for Digital Therapeuti
 cs, University Health Network); Ruben Tjhie (University of Toronto); Kayle
 n J. Pfisterer (Centre for Digital Therapeutics, University Health Network
 ); Tiam Hejazi (McMaster University); Sarah Ritvo (Healthcare Human Factor
 s, University Health Network); Charlene Chu and Enid Montague (University 
 of Toronto); and Quynh Pham (Centre for Digital Therapeutics, University H
 ealth Network; University of Toronto)\n\nOlder ethnic adults face signific
 ant health disparities, including limited healthcare access and poorer out
 comes. While digital health interventions (DHIs) offer promise, poorly des
 igned tools risk widening disparities. This rapid review explored methodol
 ogies and recommendations for designing equitable DHIs for older ethnic ad
 ults.\n\nA systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus identified 558
  studies; 18 studies (19 publications) met inclusion criteria. Thematic an
 alysis revealed co-design and community-based participatory research (CBPR
 ) as the most frequently applied methodologies (44.4%), emphasizing partic
 ipatory and user-centered approaches. Other methods included qualitative s
 tudies, mixed methods, and user-centered design.\n\nFive major recommendat
 ion themes emerged: (1) user-centered design and personalization, (2) comm
 unity engagement and cultural sensitivity, (3) fostering social connectedn
 ess, (4) ensuring privacy, security, and trust, and (5) providing technolo
 gical training. Strategies such as culturally tailored content, transparen
 t data practices, and hands-on technology support are critical to promotin
 g usability and trust.\n\nThis review highlights actionable strategies for
  advancing equity in digital health, emphasizing the importance of cultura
 lly sensitive, accessible, and user-informed intervention design. Future r
 esearch should evaluate the long-term effectiveness of these approaches an
 d explore innovative methods to engage digitally underserved populations.\
 n\nTrack: Health Care\n\nSession Chair: Sabina M. Patel (Embry-Riddle Aero
 nautical University)\n\n
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