Call to Action: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Pharmacy Practice
Julie Kalabalik-Hoganson, Ayşe Elif Özdener-Poyraz, Denise Rizzolo
Abstract
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are conditions in which individuals are born, live, work, learn, play, and age that affect health, risks, functioning, and outcomes. SDOH are recognized barriers to care, risk factors for certain diseases, and associated with poorer health outcomes. Screening for SDOH in physician practices and hospitals is reportedly low. The accessibility of pharmacists and established relationships with patients make pharmacy settings ideal for identifying and mitigating social needs. An evaluation of the impact of SDOH on health outcomes and opportunities for pharmacists to embed screening into practice is warranted.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePharmacySocial determinants of healthCall to actionAffect (linguistics)Action (physics)Health carePharmacy practiceFamily medicineNursingPublic healthGerontologyPublic relationsEconomic growthPsychologyPolitical scienceMarketingQuantum mechanicsPhysicsEconomicsBusinessCommunicationFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsHomelessness and Social IssuesGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes