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Health literacy contributes to empowerment, better care, and self-management of one\u2019s own health and can be developed using digital technologies.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aims to map scientific evidence about the use of digital technologies to promote health literacy and the empowerment of ICs.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n We conducted a scoping review following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. The CINAHL, MEDLINE, Scopus, and PubMed databases were searched to find primary studies on the theme. Inclusion criteria were based on the Population, Concept, and Context logic. To be selected for analysis, studies must have involved informal or family caregivers aged \u226518 years who provide care to dependent persons and who have access to the internet and digital devices (computer, smartphone, and tablet). A total of 2 independent researchers (SS and LVH) performed the screening process. This study is part of a main project that was approved by the Ethics Committee for Health of the Regional Health Administration of Lisbon and Tagus Valley (reference 058\/CES\/INV\/2022).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n A total of 9 studies were included in the review. The analysis of the studies showed that ICs use digital tools, such as computers and smartphones, with smartphones being the preferred tool. ICs use the internet to access information; manage home tasks; communicate with relatives, their peers, and health care professionals; and take part in forums. Due to difficulties in leaving their houses, forums are highly valued to preserve human connections.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The use of digital technologies to convey clear, objective, reliable, and accessible information is a strategic action for promoting health literacy and for contemplating the variable care needs of ICs. 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