Patient and Care Team Perspectives on Social Determinants of Health Screening in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Health systems in the US are increasingly screening for social determinants of health (SDOH). However, guidance incorporating stakeholder feedback is limited.

Objective

To examine patient and care team experiences in early implementation of SDOH screening in primary care.

Design, setting, and participants

This qualitative study included cross-sectional analysis of SDOH screenings during primary care visits from February 22 to May 10, 2022, primary care team member interviews from July 6, 2022, to March 8, 2023, and patient stakeholder engagement on June 30, 2022. The setting was a large southeastern US health care system. Eligible patients were aged 18 years or older with completed visits in primary care.

Exposure

Screening for SDOH in primary care.<

SUBMITTER: Rudisill AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10685887 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature