Assessment and Documentation of Social Determinants of Health Among Health Care Providers: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research clearly demonstrates social determinants of health (SDOH) impact health outcomes. Provider consideration of patient SDOH in prevention and treatment planning is critical for improved health care quality and health equity. Despite awareness of the connections between SDOH and improved population health, research demonstrates few providers document patient SDOH.

Objective

This qualitative study aimed to better understand the barriers and facilitators of SDOH assessment, documentation, and referral in different health care settings and roles.

Methods

Individual semistructured interviews were conducted with practicing health care providers in South Carolina between August 25, 2022, and September 2, 2022. Participants were recruited via community partne

SUBMITTER: Yelton B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10365596 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature