Cultural adaptation: a framework for addressing an often-overlooked dimension of digital health accessibility
Abstract Relatively little is known about how to make digital health tools accessible to different populations from a cultural standpoint. Alignment with cultural values and communication styles may affect these tools’ ability to diagnose and treat various conditions. In this Editorial, we highlight...
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| description | Abstract Relatively little is known about how to make digital health tools accessible to different populations from a cultural standpoint. Alignment with cultural values and communication styles may affect these tools’ ability to diagnose and treat various conditions. In this Editorial, we highlight the findings of recent work to make digital tools for mental health more culturally accessible, and propose ways to advance this area of study. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-178cb56769fa4bda870c3b2e341f3d292023-12-02T11:14:25ZengNature Portfolionpj Digital Medicine2398-63522021-10-01411210.1038/s41746-021-00516-2Cultural adaptation: a framework for addressing an often-overlooked dimension of digital health accessibilityJayson S. Marwaha0Joseph C. Kvedar1Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Medical SchoolAbstract Relatively little is known about how to make digital health tools accessible to different populations from a cultural standpoint. Alignment with cultural values and communication styles may affect these tools’ ability to diagnose and treat various conditions. In this Editorial, we highlight the findings of recent work to make digital tools for mental health more culturally accessible, and propose ways to advance this area of study.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-021-00516-2 |
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| title | Cultural adaptation: a framework for addressing an often-overlooked dimension of digital health accessibility |
| title_full | Cultural adaptation: a framework for addressing an often-overlooked dimension of digital health accessibility |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Cultural adaptation: a framework for addressing an often-overlooked dimension of digital health accessibility |
| title_short | Cultural adaptation: a framework for addressing an often-overlooked dimension of digital health accessibility |
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