What type of study is this?

This is a Qualitative Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore gaps in pediatric care and identify opportunities for digital health innovations to address racialized patient needs.

May 1, 2025Digital HealthOpen Access

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Qualitative study explores digital health solutions for improving pediatric care and health equity among diverse communities in Canada.

To explore gaps in pediatric care and identify opportunities for digital health innovations to address racialized patient needs.
Retrospective qualitative study using quota-based sampling at BC Children's Hospital.
Caregivers of children with complex healthcare experiences were recruited and interviewed via Zoom.
Thematic analysis of transcripts categorized using the BC Health Quality Matrix.
Identified gaps in pediatric care, including inconsistent shared decision-making and barriers to access.
Revealed the potential of digital health solutions like mobile health apps and telehealth to improve care.
Noted many solutions have not yet been implemented or may exacerbate disparities in care.

Greeley et al. (2025) studied this question.

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