Clinical Scorecard: An Examination of Socioeconomic Disparities in Access to Health-Related Digital Devices Among Older Adults in China: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
At a Glance
Category
Detail
Condition
Socioeconomic disparities in digital health access
Key Mechanisms
Access to health-related digital devices influences healthcare utilization and health outcomes.
Target Population
Older adults aged ≥60 years in China
Care Setting
Digital health services and technology utilization
Key Highlights
Older adults in China face significant digital exclusion despite increased internet penetration.
Access to health-related digital devices is linked to health management and outcomes.
Socioeconomic factors significantly influence access to digital health resources.
Digital inclusion is characterized as a social determinant of health.
The study utilizes data from the 2023 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS).
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Older adults aged ≥60 years in China
Access to digital devices is crucial for health management and monitoring.
Clinical Best Practices
Promote digital literacy and skills among older adults.
Ensure equitable access to health-related digital devices.
Implement supportive policies for digital health inclusion.
Review identifies recurring sex-based differences across specialties, including lower use of intensive and guideline-compliant treatment among female patients.
