Realizing the potential of social determinants data in EHR systems: A scoping review of approaches for screening, linkage, extraction, analysis, and interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social determinants of health (SDoH), such as socioeconomics and neighborhoods, strongly influence health outcomes. However, the current state of standardized SDoH data in electronic health records (EHRs) is lacking, a significant barrier to research and care quality.

Methods

We conducted a PubMed search using "SDOH" and "EHR" Medical Subject Headings terms, analyzing included articles across five domains: 1) SDoH screening and assessment approaches, 2) SDoH data collection and documentation, 3) Use of natural language processing (NLP) for extracting SDoH, 4) SDoH data and health outcomes, and 5) SDoH-driven interventions.

Results

Of 685 articles identified, 324 underwent full review. Key findings include implementation of tailored screening instruments, ce

SUBMITTER: Li C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523026 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature