Barriers to and Facilitators of Digital Health Technology Adoption Among Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: Updated Systematic Review

Older adults with chronic diseases are key beneficiaries of digital health technologies, yet adoption remains inconsistent, particularly in rural areas and among certain demographic groups, such as older women.

This systematic review aimed to identify barriers to and facilitators of digital health adoption among older adults with chronic diseases, with particular attention to rural-urban differences, co-design, and equity-relevant factors.