"Addressing barriers to digital health readiness among a Latino population".

Publication/Presentation Date

12-15-2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: There are many potential barriers to an individual's readiness and ability to use telehealth, including technology access, trust and knowledge. This qualitative study was a partnership between Jefferson and Esperanza Health Center (EHC), focused on addressing barriers to digital readiness among the Latino population served by EHC.

METHODS: We conducted semi-structured interviews with Latino patients to assess their experiences with technology and willingness to learn more about technology for healthcare. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using a content analysis approach.

RESULTS: We completed 28 interviews. Most interviews (

CONCLUSION: Participants identified a need and interest in receiving support to develop technological skills needed to access health information and engage in digital health services. Future work is needed to develop patient-centered interventions to support the digital health readiness needs of underserved populations.

INNOVATION: Healthcare systems and community health organizations can partner to build the capacity of community members to identify barriers in digital health use. These partnerships have the potential to empower communities to create culturally sensitive interventions that aim to increase digital health literacy.

Volume

5

First Page

100336

Last Page

100336

ISSN

2772-6282

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

39310790

Department(s)

Hematology-Medical Oncology Division

Document Type

Article

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