The association of patient-reported social determinants of health and hospitalization rate: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The interplay between social determinants of health (SDOH) and hospitalization is significant as targeted interventions can improve the social status of the individuals. This interrelation has been historically overlooked in health care. In the present study, we reviewed studies in which the association between patient-reported social risks and hospitalization rate was assessed.

Method

We performed a scoping literature review of articles published until September 1, 2022 without time limit. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar to find relevant studies using terms representing "social determinants of health" and "hospitalization." Forward and backward reference checking was done for the included studies. All studies that used pat

SUBMITTER: Ardekani A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9944244 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature