Integration of Screening and Referral Tools for Social Determinants of Health and Modifiable Lifestyle Factors in the Epic Electronic Health Record System: Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent health behavior interventions combine social determinants of health (SDOH) and biosocial perspectives, refocusing from the individual to broader societal contexts under the SDOH approach. Targeting modifiable health behaviors can significantly reduce disease risk and save up to 30% of health care costs. Screening tools individual and societal factors are being increasingly integrated into electronic health record (EHR) systems. Epic Systems is a leading, most adopted EHRs worldwide, with modules on SDOH and modifiable risk factors. Literature on integration and use of screening tools for SDOH and modifiable risk factors is lacking.

Objective

This review aimed to (1) summarize evidence integrating screening and referral tools for SDOH and modifiable risk fac

SUBMITTER: Chishtie JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12494108 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature