Barriers to patient engagement with community-based resources following social determinants of health (SDOH) screening: a mixed-methods study across hospitals in the Chicago metropolitan area
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Key Points
This study aims to identify barriers that limit patient engagement with community resources following social determinants of health screening.
Conducted a mixed-methods study across three hospitals in metropolitan Chicago.
Administered surveys and interviews to discharged inpatients with high social needs and community-based organizations (CBOs).
Performed quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess barriers to patient engagement.
30 patients and 6 CBO sites participated in the study.
Patients showed low engagement with resources, despite a match between needs and resources provided.
Key barriers identified included limited English proficiency, perceived lack of benefit, and access difficulties.
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Implication
Mixed-methods study uncovers barriers to patient engagement with resources in hospitals, suggesting the need for improved coordination.