The influence of social determinants of health on orthopedic trauma outcomes in the United States: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Orthopedic trauma disproportionately affects vulnerable populations in the United States, yet the influence of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patient outcomes remains underexplored. This scoping review aims to map and evaluate existing literature on the relationship between SDOH and adult orthopedic trauma outcomes in the U.S., with the goal of identifying research trends, gaps, and priorities for future investigation. Following the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and reported according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines, seven databases were systematically searched. Eligible studies included adult patients (≥18 years) treated for orthopedic trauma in U.S. trauma centers and examined outcomes in relation to SDOH domains. From 8,105 initial records, 40 studies met inclusion criteria. The

SUBMITTER: Rumana R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747403 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature