Bridging the Digital Chasm: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Digital Divide in Shaping Healthcare Professionals

Title

Bridging the Digital Chasm: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Digital Divide in Shaping Healthcare Professionals

Creator

Thomas J.V.; Mallika Sankar M.

Description

Industry 5.0 has ushered in a transformative era for the healthcare industry, propelling it towards a digitally empowered ecosystem. This paradigm shift underscores the indispensability of integrating advanced digital technologies into healthcare, not merely as an option but as a crucial necessity. This research delves into the profound impact of Industry 5.0 on healthcare, emphasizing the intersection of digital technologies, patient-centric care, and sustainable practices. Central to the investigation is the digital divide, which manifests as a catalytic intrusion into the healthcare sector's digital landscape. Regardless of demographic considerations among healthcare providers, the existing digital divide manifests in varying levels of access, skill, and offline outcomes and benefits. Our study meticulously explores the intricate dynamics of the digital divide within healthcare professionals, highlighting its influence on micro-level patient experience. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.

Source

Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol-555, pp. 57-62.

Date

2025-01-01

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH

Subject

Digital device usage; Digital divide; Healthcare; Healthcare professionals

Coverage

Thomas J.V., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Mallika Sankar M., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISSN: 21984182

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67890-5_6

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