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Research Article: Digital health equity among older adult(s): a conceptual analysis

Date Published: 2026-07-06

Abstract:
To analyze and clarify the conceptual connotation of digital health equity for the older adults, providing a reference for the future development of assessment tools and the formulation of related policies. Concept analysis was conducted using Rodgers' evolutionary method. A systematic search of CNKI, Wanfang Data, VIP Database, PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Embase was conducted from their inception to November 30, 2025 A total of 44 articles were included. The defining attributes of digital health equity among older adults are digital health resource equity, digital access capability equity, and digital cultural adaptation equity; antecedents include sociodemographic factors, individual factors, family factors, social factors, and technological factors; consequences include both positive consequences and negative consequences. Clarifying the concept of digital health equity for the older adults can provide ideas for the development of assessment tools and theoretical models, as well as a basis for policy formulation, technology design, and service optimization.

Introduction:
To analyze and clarify the conceptual connotation of digital health equity for the older adults, providing a reference for the future development of assessment tools and the formulation of related policies.

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