{"id":6737,"date":"2022-08-29T13:11:20","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T17:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthhubsolutions.ca\/?p=6737"},"modified":"2025-08-15T16:22:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T20:22:29","slug":"5-ways-digital-health-technology-can-support-equity-in-canadas-hospitals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthhubsolutions.ca\/fr\/5-ways-digital-health-technology-can-support-equity-in-canadas-hospitals\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinq fa\u00e7ons dont la technologie de la sant\u00e9 num\u00e9rique peut favoriser l\u2019\u00e9quit\u00e9 dans les h\u00f4pitaux canadiens"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6737\" class=\"elementor elementor-6737\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce2139d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default 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data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">We have a healthcare equity challenge in Canada \u2013 a challenge that\u2019s been brought to light during the pandemic.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">We know that for people living in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/science-research-data\/key-health-inequalities-canada-national-portrait-executive-summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lower income areas<\/a>, life expectancy is consistently lower. Infant mortality is higher among individuals who are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/science-research-data\/key-health-inequalities-canada-national-portrait-executive-summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">materially and socially disadvantaged<\/a>. And in areas with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/science-research-data\/key-health-inequalities-canada-national-portrait-executive-summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high concentration of Indigenous people<\/a>, mental illness hospitalization rates are two to three times greater and the prevalence of arthritis, asthma, diabetes and obesity is elevated.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">The list goes on.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">Although Canada is considered one of the healthiest countries in the world, and work is underway to transform the healthcare system, major inequities still exist. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/publications\/science-research-data\/key-health-inequalities-canada-national-portrait-executive-summary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">Some argue<\/span><\/a> they\u2019re even deepening.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">Although digital health technology can\u2019t solve the inequities that exist in Canada, this article looks at five ways technology can be used to improve health equity within hospitals and the healthcare system.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\">Before we begin, let\u2019s take a look at what we mean by healthcare equity.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is Healthcare Equity<\/span><\/h2><p><span lang=\"EN\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Healthcare equity is<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publichealthontario.ca\/en\/health-topics\/health-equity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">defined<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">as a state where \u201cindividuals have the fair opportunity to reach their fullest health potential.\u201d Common barriers to health equity include social and environmental factors, like income, race, gender and social status.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Equity is<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/health-equity-and-health-equality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #1155cc;\">quite different<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">from equality. Whereas <i>equality\u00a0<\/i>is about providing the same care, services and opportunities for everyone, <i>equity <\/i>is about recognizing that each individual has different circumstances and providing them with specific care, services and opportunities needed to reach their best health outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">To achieve healthcare equity, we can\u2019t assume that everyone is the same, or that everyone will benefit from the same care in the same way. Instead, we need to focus on finding ways to achieve individualized healthcare outcomes, which may not be the same across all demographics or even within groups of people.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">This is where technology can help.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2><span lang=\"EN\">How Digital Health Technology Can Advance Equity in Canadian Hospitals<\/span><\/h2><p><span lang=\"EN\">There are many benefits that come from achieving, or even working towards, healthcare equity. In addition to improving individuals\u2019 health outcomes, advancements in health equity can promote wellness and demonstrate cost-savings over time.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\">Although the solution is multifaceted and complex, digital healthcare technology \u2013 especially technology available to patients and clinicians at the hospital bedside \u2013 can play a supportive role.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Here\u2019s how:<i><\/i><\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"margin-left: 36.0pt; text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span lang=\"EN\">1.<span style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"EN\">By providing the same starting place for patients<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div><p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #000000;\">When patients are admitted to hospital, they can easily become isolated from the outside world and reliant on nurses and clinicians for information and support. While some patients have the option of turning to their mobile device to keep them connected, others simply don\u2019t.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Despite its growing popularity, \u201cbring your own device\u201d (BYOD) programs can actually intensify inequities and further the \u201cdigital divide\u201d in hospitals. BYOD assumes that everyone has access to the same technology, and creates an unequal starting place.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #000000;\">On the other hand, by providing digital bedside technology, patients can access their health information and stay connected, without the need for personal devices. Keeping patients in touch with loved ones and equipping them with health information allows them to be actively involved in their care and increases their sense of empowerment, enabling them to reach their best health outcomes.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Healthcare equity is about providing all patients with access to what they need throughout their healthcare journeys. Digital health technology can ensure all patients have access to healthcare information, when and where they need it most.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/div><h2 style=\"font-family: 'Avenir STD Medium', sans-serif; color: #54595f; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN\">2. <\/span>By offering a more individualized experience for patients<\/span><\/h2><div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patients\u2019 needs are as individual as their injuries and illnesses. But under our current healthcare system, a lot of these needs are met with a broad brushstroke.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Patients who fall between the cracks are also patients who need more individualized care, particularly vulnerable demographics. This individualized care requires improved communication between providers and patients so those needs are fully voiced, understood and met.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Digital bedside technology can help address this challenge. It can be adapted to meet the needs of individuals \u2013 whether that means providing accessibility functions, real-time language translations, or other modifications \u2013 and it can virtually connect patients to their healthcare providers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Together, this provides a better experience for patients and one that\u2019s individualized to their needs.<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"font-family: 'Avenir STD Medium', sans-serif; color: #54595f; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN\">3. <\/span>By helping clinicians uncover and address inequities<\/span><\/h2><div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When a patient arrives in the hospital, it\u2019s largely up to clinicians to ask the right questions to determine the plan of care they need. Unfortunately, health equity items may not be identified during assessments and engagements with patients. Just as we know it\u2019s not enough to ask someone if they\u2019re \u201cmale or female\u201d, there are other questions that need to be thoughtfully reconsidered.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Digital health technology can support clinicians in uncovering inequities by providing them with impartial, real-time information and clear understanding as they discover the individualized needs of the patient.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Too many times, patients are discharged \u201chome\u201d, but they have no home to go to. Single mothers with newborns are told to come back for a follow-up appointment, but have no method of transportation. Or patients are told to go on specific diets, yet they\u2019re experiencing food insecurity. A few simple questions prompted by digital health systems at the bedside could help clinicians uncover and respond appropriately to these inequities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">While technology can\u2019t replace the clinician\u2019s experience, skillset and intuition, it can disrupt \u201cnormal\u201d ways of delivering care by helping them discover inequities and seek out individualized solutions for each patient.<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"font-family: 'Avenir STD Medium', sans-serif; color: #54595f; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN\">4. <\/span>By solving problems in new and creative ways<\/span><\/h2><div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The COVID-19 pandemic offered a powerful example of how legacy models of care are ineffective in dealing with gaps in equity. The healthcare system was required to find new and creative ways to support their communities.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For instance, with the push to achieve a nearly 100% vaccination rate, healthcare workers quickly realized they couldn\u2019t expect all eligible people to go to hospitals or clinics to get their vaccines. Not everyone had access to these locations. As a result, mobile vaccination units were rapidly created and deployed to areas where data revealed they were needed most.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By extending care beyond the hospital walls, this showed that we can solve health challenges with the help of digital technologies. In return, this helps bridge the equity gap.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Digital healthcare technology grants healthcare workers immediate access and insight into the needs of populations who may not otherwise be able to access hospitals without assistance, or who may have unique healthcare needs, such as specialized support workers or assistive devices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the help of technology, healthcare can be reimagined to meet the needs of all patients, not just the ones who fit a standard patient profile.<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2 style=\"font-family: 'Avenir STD Medium', sans-serif; color: #54595f; margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span lang=\"EN\">5. <\/span>By bringing members of marginalized communities to the table<\/span><\/h2><div><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inequity in the healthcare system is usually subtle. However, it\u2019s seen systemwide and can have devastating impacts on patients and their health outcomes. Often, this is a result of a lack of understanding, information and communication about patient needs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For instance, patients with language barriers may not understand the extent of their health, treatment plans and overall prognosis. Similarly, they may not understand informed consent or medical terminology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For individuals who are transgender, a clinician may not know how to manage their care in a way that\u2019s sensitive to their individual needs. In some cases, individuals may avoid care altogether to avoid a negative experience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A powerful way to address this is by bringing marginalized communities to the table and asking how care can be adapted or individualized to meet their differing needs. Technology development and implementation provides a great opportunity to do so. When planning, designing or deploying technology, holding focus groups can be incredibly useful \u2013 uncovering inequities and finding solutions to overcome them together.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Providing these solutions in real-time at the bedside ensures clinicians have access to this information and can align the care plan with the patient\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p><h2>\u00a0<\/h2><h2><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"color: #000000;\">Bridging the equity gap<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The digital transformation in Canada\u2019s hospitals is underway, but when it comes to equity, we still have a lot of work to do. 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