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  • Digital Health
  • Health Equity
  • Concept Analysis

Background:

  • The proliferation of digital health necessitates a focus on digital health equity to prevent compromising health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
  • Existing analyses of 'health equity' do not encompass the specific nuances of 'digital health equity'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a concept analysis of digital health equity to establish a comprehensive definition.
  • To provide a richer understanding that can guide the digital healthcare landscape.

Main Methods:

  • Concept analysis utilizing Walker and Avant's established method.
  • Systematic literature search across PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar without time restrictions.

Main Results:

  • Key attributes of digital health equity involve fair access to beneficial digital health technologies.
  • Antecedents include adequate infrastructure, digital literacy, recognition of intersectional vulnerabilities, core ethical principles, social determinants of health, and co-creation.
  • Consequences encompass improved patient health outcomes and the reduction of the digital divide.

Conclusions:

  • This concept analysis deepens the understanding of digital health equity to promote positive health outcomes for underserved populations.
  • Highlights the crucial role of nursing practice and research in mitigating digital health disparities and informing policy.