Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Book Chapter Book Chapter Faculty Publications- Book Chapter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bridging the Digital Chasm: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Digital Divide in Shaping Healthcare Professionals Subject The topic of the resource Digital device usage; Digital divide; Healthcare; Healthcare professionals Description An account of the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Thomas J.V.; Mallika Sankar M. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, Vol-555, pp. 57-62. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67890-5_6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67890-5_6</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85210163482&amp;doi=10.1007%2F978-3-031-67890-5_6&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=880ea5a7cc6e24557451df7a4a2f6e1d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85210163482&amp;doi=10.1007%2f978-3-031-67890-5_6&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=880ea5a7cc6e24557451df7a4a2f6e1d</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 21984182 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Book chapter Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Thomas J.V., Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Mallika Sankar M., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bengaluru, India