Podcast: Tools for Great Patient Outcomes: Social Determinants of Health
Tracking # 20-969120
Course overview
It is well understood that a combination of genetic predisposition, behaviors, medical services received, and social and physical environment determines a persons health, mortality, and quality of life. In fact, an estimated 80% of a persons health outcomes are based on the social determinants of health (SDOH) and 20% on the actual healthcare received. What can rehab therapists do to identify and address each patients unique SDOH to support them in achieving the best outcomes? This podcast will provide you with the framework to integrate SDOH as a tool in your rehabilitation toolkit, and best practices demonstrating the thought processes of how to address a patients specific SDOH to achieve the best outcomes.
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