A Historical Overview of Health Disparities and the Potential of eHealth Solutions
2005
Health Disparities and eHealth Solutions
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Michael C Gibbons
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute
Hypothesis
How can eHealth solutions help address health disparities?
Conclusion
eHealth applications have the potential to improve health communication and reduce health disparities.
Supporting Evidence
- Health disparities exist among different racial and ethnic groups.
- Access to the Internet is crucial for improving health communication.
- eHealth technologies can enhance patient-provider communication.
Takeaway
Some people have a harder time getting good health care than others, and using the Internet can help make things better.
Limitations
The study does not provide specific data on the effectiveness of eHealth solutions in reducing disparities.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website