A scoping review exploration of the intended and unintended consequences of eHealth on older people: A health equity impact assessment
Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: eHealth is one perceived mechanism to extend the range and reach of limited health-care resources for older adults.A decade-scoping review (2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015)(2016)(2017) was conducted to systematically search and synthesize evidence to understand the intended and unintended consequences of eHealth initiatives, informed by a health equity impact assessment framework.Scoping review sources included international academic and grey literature on eHealth initiatives (e.g., eHealth records, telemedicine/telecare, and mobile eHealth application) focused on the varying needs of older adults (aged 60+), particularly individuals experiencing sociocultural and economic difficulties.Findings suggest that eHealth has several potential benefits for older adults, but also the possibility of further
Source: Human Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Demography
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2902930396