IMPROVING HEALTH EQUITY BY ENHANCING ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY FOR OLDER ADULTS IN RURAL AREAS
2024
Improving Health Equity for Older Adults in Rural Areas
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Author Information
Author(s): Freeman Shannon, Hoffman Rashelle
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How can technology enhance health equity for older adults in rural areas?
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the need for equitable access to technology to improve health outcomes for older adults in rural settings.
Supporting Evidence
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated technology adoption in rural healthcare.
- There are significant inequalities in technology access for older adults in rural areas.
- Innovative technology solutions can enhance health equity.
Takeaway
This study shows that using technology can help older people in rural areas get better healthcare, but we need to make sure everyone can access it.
Participant Demographics
Older adults living in rural communities.
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