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In addressing digital health inequity, which intervention would most effectively support elderly Australians in remote areas?

  1. Establishing monthly in-person digital health support sessions in community centres.
  2. Providing government-funded tablets with pre-installed health apps to all residents over 65.
  3. Partnering with local health workers to provide ongoing digital literacy training using existing devices.
  4. Installing public internet kiosks in remote towns for accessing health records.
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  • C is correct: Local health workers providing ongoing training leverages existing trusted relationships and ensures sustainable support that addresses digital literacy.

Other options:

  • A is incorrect: Monthly sessions are too infrequent for elderly users learning new skills and may be inaccessible for those with mobility issues.
  • B is incorrect: Devices without training or internet infrastructure fail to address the core barriers of connectivity and digital literacy.
  • D is incorrect: Public kiosks raise privacy concerns for health information and don’t address the need for digital skills or home access.