Social Needs Screening Tools for Clinical Populations in Australia and New Zealand: A Scoping Review and Critical Analysis.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of social needs screening tools for clinical populations, focusing on those with chronic health conditions.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing social needs screening tools
• Analyzed contributions from a diverse research team including patients and professionals
• Evaluated tools specific to Australia and New Zealand
• Identified gaps in current screening practices
• Recommended enhanced collaboration between clinical and social support frameworks
• Highlighted the importance of patient involvement in tool design