First Nations Innovation - Publications

Conference Papers and Proceedings
#17 (2009)

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Publication #17 2009, October - ICT and Health and Wellness in Remote and Rural First Nations Communities: A Social Determinants of Health Perspective.

Reference: Molyneaux, H., O'Donnell, S. (2009). ICT and Health and Wellness in Remote and Rural First Nations Communities: A Social Determinants of Health Perspective. Canadian Society of Telehealth Conference (CST 2009), Vancouver, BC, October 3-6.

Abstract: The topic of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health is generally framed as telehealth and other technology processes that enable delivery of mainstream health services. However First Nation communities are also using ICT for community development activities that contribute to improved health and wellness. Based on the preliminary results of a literature review on how ICT is being used in remote and rural First Nations, this paper uses a social determinants of health perspective to begin to create a broader understanding of how ICT can contribute to community health and wellness in remote and rural First Nations.