Digital and technology, Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equity and inclusion proposal for digital practice
Over the last 20 years, healthcare has begun operating in a digital world.
29 May 2024
It is well documented that digital interventions have the potential to increase accessibility to mental health support for some individuals (Titov et al., 2016; Torous et al., 2020).
With a wide range of mental health apps are available to the public reported to provide cost effective, usable services that can be accessed from home, negating the need to travel to a clinic, which can act as a bridge to accessing care (Price et al. 2014; Ralston, Andrews & Hope, 2019).
NHS digital (2019) defines 'digital inclusion' as covering three main areas:
- Digital skills (ability to use devices)
- Connectivity (access to the internet)
- Accessibility (services needing to meeting all users' needs
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DCP Equity and inclusion proposal for digital practice