ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH DURING CARE TRANSITIONS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE
2024
Addressing Social Determinants of Health During Care Transitions
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Author Information
Author(s): Bankole Ayomide, Osokpo, Nguyen, Denise Dews
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US
Hypothesis
How can addressing social determinants of health improve care transitions for older adults?
Conclusion
Addressing social determinants during care transitions is essential for improving health outcomes for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults face barriers in accessing transportation and medications due to financial limitations.
- Unaddressed social determinants of health can lead to emergency department visits and re-hospitalizations.
- An interdisciplinary approach is proposed to enhance care transitions for socially vulnerable older adults.
Takeaway
When older adults move from hospitals to home, they often face challenges that can make them sick again. Helping them with things like transportation and money can keep them healthier.
Methodology
The symposium presents research and recommendations from an interdisciplinary group of clinicians.
Participant Demographics
Older adults, particularly those who are socio-economically disadvantaged.
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