The adoption of social determinants of health documentation in clinical settings.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To understand the frequency of social determinants of health (SDOH) diagnosis codes (Z-codes) within the electronic health record (EHR) for patients with prediabetes and diabetes and examine factors influencing the adoption of SDOH documentation in clinical care.

Data sources

EHR data and qualitative interviews with health care providers and stakeholders.

Study design

An explanatory sequential mixed methods design first examined the use of Z-codes within the EHR and qualitatively examined barriers to documenting SDOH. Data were integrated and interpreted using a joint display. This research was informed by the Framework for Dissemination and Utilization of Research for Health Care Policy and Practice.

Data collection/extraction methods

We queried EHR

SUBMITTER: Kepper MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9836948 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature