Impact of social determinants of health on cancer care: a survey of community oncologists.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cancer survival rates have improved over the past few decades, yet socioeconomic disparities persist. Social determinants of health (SDOH) have consistently been shown to correlate with health outcomes. The objective of this study was to characterise oncologists' perceptions of the impact of SDOH on their patients, and their opinions on how these effects could be remediated.

Design

Cross-sectional survey of physicians.

Setting

Web-based survey completed prior to live meetings held between February and April 2020.

Participants

Oncologists/haematologists from across the USA.

Exposure

Clinical practice in a community-based or hospital-based setting.

Main outcome and measure

Physician responses regarding how SDOH affected their patients, whi

SUBMITTER: Zettler ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8496396 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature