Incorporating Social Determinants of Health into Transitional Care for Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Osokpo Onome, Hirschman Karen, Shaid Elizabeth, McCauley Kathleen, Naylor Mary
Primary Institution: University of Illinois Chicago
Hypothesis
Transitional care interventions must be adaptable to effectively address Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) to improve outcomes for older adults.
Conclusion
Adapting transitional care interventions to address SDoH can prevent adverse health outcomes for older adults, especially those from minority backgrounds.
Supporting Evidence
- Social Determinants of Health significantly impact patient health outcomes after hospitalization.
- Standardized transitional care strategies may overlook important SDoH factors.
- The Transitional Care Model can be adapted to address SDoH effectively.
Takeaway
This study shows that taking into account things like access to food and healthcare can help older people stay healthy after leaving the hospital.
Methodology
The paper uses the Health People 2023 SDoH framework to propose integrating SDoH into transitional care interventions.
Participant Demographics
Focus on older adults, particularly minority individuals affected by adverse SDoH.
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