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article · International Journal of Medical Informatics

Digital twin applications in healthcare for people living with disability

2026Open accessUniversity of Calabar

Abstract

Digital twin technology offers transformative potential for disability healthcare, enabling personalised, predictive, and preventive care models. Successful implementation requires addressing technological, ethical, and accessibility challenges whilst ensuring equitable access for diverse disability populations. Critical research priorities include large-scale clinical trials, cost-effectiveness analyses, longitudinal outcomes studies, and ethical frameworks balancing surveillance concerns with care benefits.

Research topics

  • Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
  • Digital Mental Health Interventions
  • Down syndrome and intellectual disability research

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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2026.106359

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