Transforming health care education to address social determinants of health: The 2014 hot spotters student program

Abstract Purpose We describe an interdisciplinary community-academic program that teaches students how to assess and address social determinants of health (SDH) and population health for patients using the emergency department (ED). Method Twelve students from multiple disciplines participated in th...

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Published in:Journal of interprofessional education & practice 2016-12, Vol.5, p.33-36
Main Authors: Harpin, Scott B., PhD, MPH, Druck, Jeff, MD, Schroeder, Allison, PharmD, Favaro, Carla W., DNP, MS, McLean, Rich, BS, Wiler, Jennifer, MD, MBA, Jones, Christine D., MD, MS, Capp, Roberta, MD, MSc
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Language:English
Subjects:
Collaboration
Internal Medicine
Interprofessional education
Social determinates of health
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Summary:Abstract Purpose We describe an interdisciplinary community-academic program that teaches students how to assess and address social determinants of health (SDH) and population health for patients using the emergency department (ED). Method Twelve students from multiple disciplines participated in the Hot Spotters Student Program (HSSP). The students conducted SDH assessments on 456 patients and visited 11 different local community organizations. Results Student focus group analysis identified three main themes: 1) previous lack of awareness or educational training about social determinants of health and health inequities, 2) self-noted post-program professional and educational growth, and 3) increased community awareness and engagement.
ISSN:2405-4526
2405-4526
DOI:10.1016/j.xjep.2016.10.002