Digital Accessibility in Healthcare and Beyond

The field of digital accessibility is rapidly evolving, with a growing focus on inclusive design and innovative technologies to enhance usability and efficacy. Recent developments highlight the importance of addressing digital accessibility challenges, particularly for marginalized populations such as those with disabilities and rural communities. The integration of emerging technologies like AR/VR, AI, and gamification is being explored to create immersive and user-friendly experiences. Moreover, there is a recognition of the need for collaboration between healthcare professionals, policymakers, and tech developers to ensure equitable access to digital healthcare services. Noteworthy papers in this area include:

  • A study on integrating AR/VR in healthcare to provide immersive and user-friendly experiences for patients with disabilities.
  • Research on a 3D mobile crowdsensing framework for sustainable urban digital twins, which has the potential to enhance accessibility in urban planning.
  • An analysis of user interface and accessibility in deployed web-based chatbots, which found significant accessibility issues and provided recommendations for improvement.

Sources

Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Digital Accessibility for Medicaid Populations in Telehealth Adoption

Advancing Digital Accessibility: Integrating AR/VR and Health Tech for Inclusive Healthcare Solutions

Advancing Digital Accessibility In Digital Pharmacy, Healthcare, And Wearable Devices: Inclusive Solutions for Enhanced Patient Engagement

A 3D Mobile Crowdsensing Framework for Sustainable Urban Digital Twins

Understanding Visually Impaired Tramway Passengers Interaction with Public Transport Systems

A Reference Architecture for Gamified Cultural Heritage Applications Leveraging Generative AI and Augmented Reality

Multi-Tool Analysis of User Interface & Accessibility in Deployed Web-Based Chatbots

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