Provider Perspectives on Screening for Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Settings: A Qualitative Study.
J Pediatr Health Care
; 35(6): 577-586, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1401770
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Pediatric settings often screen children and/or caregivers for social determinants of health (SDH) needs. Although SDH awareness rose with COVID, questions remain regarding best practices for SDH screening in pediatric settings.METHOD:
We assessed pediatric providers' perspectives on integrating SDH screening into patient care. Semistructured interviews were conducted with providers (n = 13) from 10 clinics. Interviews were transcribed, and themes were analyzed using the constant comparative method.RESULTS:
Themes highlighted providers' awareness of structural limitations to address social needs identified by screening; implementation concerns; the unique role of pediatric providers for child health and well-being; provider comfort with assessing patients' social needs; patient considerations; the importance of relational health between pediatric providers and families, and between providers and community supports for effective screening; and unintended consequences.DISCUSSION:
Pediatric providers endorse the need for SDH screening, but barriers in pediatric settings may hamper the process and reduce efficacy.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Social Determinants of Health
/
COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Limits:
Child
/
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Pediatr Health Care
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Pediatrics
/
Health Services
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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