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Web accessibility is crucial for people with disabilities. A study found that no hospital websites under Greece's First Health Region met World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) accessibility criteria.

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  • Digital Health
  • Web Accessibility
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • The internet is a vital tool, but requires accessible design for universal access.
  • People with disabilities face significant barriers online.
  • Ensuring digital inclusion in healthcare is paramount.

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  • To evaluate the web accessibility of hospitals within the Greek Ministry of Health's First Health Region.
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  • Utilized a free Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and Section 508 software for evaluation.
  • Conducted observational analysis of hospital websites.
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