Call to Action: Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Pharmacy Practice

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...

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Published in:The Annals of pharmacotherapy 2022-06, Vol.56 (6), p.740-745
Main Authors: Kalabalik-Hoganson, Julie, Ozdener-Poyraz, Ayse Elif, Rizzolo, Denise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Pharmaceutical Services
Pharmacies
Pharmacists
Pharmacy
Social Determinants of Health
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1060-0280
1542-6270
DOI:10.1177/10600280211040895