Food for Thought: A Randomized Trial of Food Insecurity Screening in the Emergency Department.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the growing interest in screening for food insecurity in the clinical setting, little evidence exists regarding screening formats that maximize disclosure and caregiver comfort.

Methods

In this randomized trial, we asked English-speaking adult caregivers of pediatric patients in the emergency department at an urban, freestanding children's hospital to complete a validated, 2-question screen for food insecurity. Respondents were assigned via block randomization to complete the survey by either verbal interview or electronic tablet. Caregivers reported the perceived importance of the screening questions, comfort level with screening in the emergency department or in their child's primary care site, and their preferred screening modality.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Cullen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6625934 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature