With this practical guide, those who care for children’s physical and mental health will learn how to identify and address social drivers of health (SDOH), also sometimes referred to as social determinants of health. The expert contributors present evidence-based tools to screen for SDOH, as well as strategies on how to care for children and families affected by different social stressors. This book offers real-world guidance that is easily implemented in a variety of settings. Available for purchase at https://www.aap.org/Social-Drivers-of-Health-Implications-for-Clinical-Practice-Paperback
4: Screening for Social Needs in the Pediatric Clinical Setting
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Published:February 2025
Hemen Muleta, MD, FAAP, Dana Sanderson, MD, Jenna Scholnick, MD, FAAP, "Screening for Social Needs in the Pediatric Clinical Setting", Social Drivers of Health: Implications for Clinical Practice, American Academy of Pediatrics, Sandra F. Braganza, MD, MPH, FAAP, Kevin P. Fiori, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP
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Screening for the social determinants of health (SDOH) is recognized as an important practice that pediatric health care professionals are expected to perform. Although there is agreement about the importance of the practice, there is no standard for implementing social needs screening in the clinical setting. Important considerations in developing a screening program include selecting a social needs screening tool, enlisting trained staff, and creating a workflow for collecting, documenting, and responding to patients’ social needs. Developing a resource referral system for families that disclose social needs is particularly important to build a trusting relationship with families, normalize screening across a health system, and, through intervention, reduce these needs. As the field grows, several regulatory, billing, and funding changes are also emerging in support of expanding SDOH screening and responses.
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