Roberta Bernardi

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Roberta Bernardi is a leading scholar at the intersection of digital technology and healthcare, whose work critically examines both the transformative potential and the inherent risks of digital health. Her research navigates the dual nature of technological adoption, exploring how digital tools can empower patients and improve clinical decision-making while also surfacing concerns around privacy, equity, and algorithmic bias. Bernardi’s most influential contribution is her widely cited 2021 guest editorial, “The bright side and the dark side of digital health,” which has garnered 6 citations and serves as a foundational framework for scholars investigating the nuanced impacts of health informatics. In this piece, she systematically maps the opportunities—such as enhanced data-driven care and patient engagement—against the perils, including digital exclusion and surveillance. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers in information systems and healthcare innovation, offering a balanced lens through which to evaluate emerging technologies. By championing a critical perspective, Bernardi has shaped a more responsible discourse around digital health, ensuring that progress does not come at the cost of ethical integrity.