PT, PTA, OT, OTA, SLP, Audiology – this podcast may help you meet your continuing education requirements. Access Relias Academy to review course certificate information.   An estimated 80% of health outcomes are based on social determinants of health (SDOH) and 20% on actual healthcare received. What can you do to better address SDOH with your patients? In this episode, we talk with Aimee Perron, a physical therapist, patient advocate, and national presenter, about what SDOH are, their impact on health and well-being, how to identify concerns, and ways to address them. (02:16) Key Takeaways From Today’s Discussion(02:53) What Are Social Determinants of Health?(04:49) Five Key Domains(06:21) Shifting Focus from a Medical to Social Model(11:56) Case Example: Mariana(15:04) Health Literacy and Screens for SDOH(23:10) Patient Activation vs. Patient Engagement(25:09) Words Matter: How to Be Deliberate and Respectful(29:48) Mariana’s Story Continued(35:34) Food Insecurity: What It Is and How to Help(43:27) Neighbors Helping Neighbors: A Case Example(45:14) The Impact of Social Connections(46:26) How to Be Successful and Efficient(48:05) Conclusion  The content for this course was created by Aimee E. Perron, PT, DPT and Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPT.   Here is how Relias can help you earn continuing education credits:  Access your Relias Library offered by your employer to see course certificate information and exam;  or  Access the continuing education library for clinicians at Relias Academy. Review the course certificate information, and if eligible, you can purchase the course to access the exam and receive your certificate.  Learn more about Relias at www.relias.com.    Legal Disclaimer: The content of Stretch: Relias Rehab Therapy Education is provided only for educational and training purposes for healthcare professionals. The educational material provided in this podcast should not be used as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.    Resources  Screening Resources AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit: AHRQ Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AAFP Social Needs Screening Tool (long version): Social Needs Screening Tool (Physician Long Version) (aafp.org) CMS Accountable Health Communities Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool: The AHC Health-Related Social Needs Screening Tool (cms.gov) Patient Activation Measure®: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1361231/table/tbl1/ The Health Leads Screening Toolkit: https://healthleadsusa.org/resources/the-health-leads-screening-toolkit/ Food Security Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america S. Household Food Security Survey Module: 6-Item Short Form: https://www.ers.usda.gov/media/8282/short2012.pdf Walkability AARP Livability Index: https://livabilityindex.aarp.org/ AARP Livable Communities (including Walk Audit Toolkit): https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/getting-around/ EPA National Walkability Index User Guide: https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/national-walkability-index-user-guide-and-methodology SDOH Information Healthy People 2030 Social Determinants of Health Literature Summaries: https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health/literature-summaries The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/icd/icfoverview_finalforwho10sept.pdf World Health Organization: SDOH: https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1 Resources Assistance AAFP Neighborhood Navigator: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/the-everyone-project/neighborhood-navigator.html FindHelp.org Website: https://www.findhelp.org/?ref=ab_redirect The Blue Zone Study Live Better, longer: Blue Zones—Live Better, Longer