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Published on: February 2, 2020
Will older adults be represented in patient-reported data? Opportunities and realities
1Monash Bioethics Centre, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.
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Policy makers and health professionals are grappling with the high costs of and demand for health care, questions of sustainability and value, and changing population demographics-in particular, ageing populations. Digital solutions, including the adoption of patient-reported measures, are considered critical in achieving person-centred and value-based health care. However, the utility of patient-reported measures and the data they produce may be subject to ageist beliefs, prejudices and attitudes, rendering these data ineffective at promoting improved patient experiences and outcomes for older adults. This article explores the ethical considerations raised in relation to patient-reported measures and the digital agency of older patients.
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