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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedKrist AH, Davidson KW, Ngo-Metzger Q
AHRQ Author: Ngo-Metzger Q
What evidence do we need before recommending routine screening for social determinants of health?
This editorial, co-written by two members of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), and a member of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) discusses the need to determine if social determinants of health (SDOH) should be discussed during a primary care visit. At the present time only 2 USPSTF recommendations are social determinants (intimate partner violence, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults; and child maltreatment). However, there are recommendations for nine health behaviors and three mental health behaviors that are included in SDOH. There is an absence of evidence of benefit for routine screening for many of the social determinants, and the USPSTF is currently conducting an evaluation to understand the state of screening for SDOH.
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Citation: Krist AH, Davidson KW, Ngo-Metzger Q .
What evidence do we need before recommending routine screening for social determinants of health?
Am Fam Physician 2019 May 15;99(10):602-05..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Primary Care, Screening, Social Determinants of Health, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)