Experience of residents learning about social determinants of health and an assessment tool: Mixed-methods research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Educating healthcare professionals about the social determinants of health is important in improving health outcomes of marginalized patients. Residents' experience of learning about the social determinants of health and a clinical assessment tool remains unclear.

Methods

Residents participated in an online session about the social determinants of health and the assessment tool. Using the New World Kirkpatrick Model, we obtained data about participants' experience from various perspectives. The data were analyzed using a concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design.

Results

The study included 20 out of 30 residents. Their response was good, and self-reported learning scores were increased by the session. They learned when to ask about patients' social cond

SUBMITTER: Mizumoto J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9444009 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature