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Spanish-Language Consumer Health Information Technology Interventions: A Systematic Review.

Alexis V ChaetBijan MorshediKristen J WellsLaura E BarnesRupa Sheth Valdez
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2016)
This study characterizes the existing body of research exploring consumer health IT interventions for the US Spanish-speaking Latino population. In doing so, it reveals three primary needs within the field. First, while the increase in studies targeting the Latino population in the last decade is a promising advancement, future research is needed that focuses on Latino subpopulations previously overlooked. Second, preliminary steps have been taken to culturally tailor consumer health IT interventions for the US Spanish-speaking Latino population; however, focus must expand beyond intervention content. Finally, the field should work to promote long-term evaluation of technology efficacy, moving beyond intermediary measures toward measures of health outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • health information
  • social media
  • african american
  • healthcare
  • physical activity
  • randomized controlled trial
  • mental health
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • risk assessment
  • cancer therapy
  • current status
  • health promotion