Digital Education for Self-Care Behavior to Prevent Respiratory Infections in Vulnerable Populations: A Review

Authors

Chiara Moreal
University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7926-7581
Stefania Chiappinotto
University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-1831
Sara Dentice
University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6879-4037
Alvisa Palese
University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3508-844X
Beata Dobrowolska
University of Lublin, Faculty of Holistic Care and Nursing
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9178-9534

Synopsis

Digital education is increasingly recognised as powerful tool for addressing inequities in healthcare and education among vulnerable populations. Such populations, characterised by specific disadvantages, frequently encounter significant obstacles in accessing conventional educational and healthcare resources. The advent of the global pandemic, namely the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), has further compounded the challenges confronting these populations, thereby necessitating the development of novel approaches to address their educational needs. Furthermore, health prevention strategies have been shown to improve general outcomes and protect communities. Digital technologies, including telehealth platforms, mobile health applications, and online learning systems, have emerged as useful solutions to overcome these challenges, offering scalable, flexible, and cost-effective ways to deliver tailored educational content while empowering users to take the respoabnbility to develop and mantein  their health and wellbeing.

Author Biographies

Chiara Moreal, University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine

Chiara Moreal is a MNS, RN, PhD student at the University of Udine, with research interests in infectious diseases and innovative clinical practices.

Udine, Italy. E-mail: moreal.chiara@spes.uniud.it

Stefania Chiappinotto, University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine

Stefania Chiappinotto PhD, MNS, RN, is a research fellow at the University of Udine, focusing on research involving vulnerables and on ethical field.

Udine, Italy. E-mail: stefania.chiappinotto@uniud.it

Sara Dentice, University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine

Sara Dentice is a ia a MNS, RN, PhD student at the University of Udine, specializing in evidence-based healthcare and multidisciplinary research.

Udine, Italy. E-mail: dentice.sara@uniud.it

Alvisa Palese, University of Udine, Faculty of Medicine

Alvisa Palese is a Full Professor in Nursing Science at the University of Udine. She coordinates national and international nursing education programs, with expertise in healthcare leadership, ethics, and nursing-sensitive outcomes.

Udine, Italy. E-mail: alvisa.palese@uniud.it

Beata Dobrowolska, University of Lublin, Faculty of Holistic Care and Nursing

Beata Dobrowolska is a Full Professor at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland. She has published extensively on nursing philosophy, ethics, and education and is active in fostering international collaboration in healthcare education.

Lublin, Poland. E-mail: beata.dobrowolska@umlub.pl

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44th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Human Being, Artificial Intelligence and Organization, Conference Proceedings

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657-668

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March 19, 2025

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Razvoj organizacijskih znanosti

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(Ed.). (2025). Digital Education for Self-Care Behavior to Prevent Respiratory Infections in Vulnerable Populations: A Review. In 44th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Human Being, Artificial Intelligence and Organization, Conference Proceedings (Vols. 44, pp. 657-668). University of Maribor Press. https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/962/chapter/314