1. Utilizing a Data-Driven Approach to Address Social Vulnerability in Outpatient Dialysis: A Quality Improvement Project
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Moore, Andrea, Paulus, Amber B., and Brown, Jami Smith
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Dialysis -- Social aspects -- Economic aspects ,Nursing -- Research ,Ambulatory medical care -- Social aspects -- Economic aspects - Abstract
Through a quality improvement project, we developed an initiative that leveraged patient- and community-level data to address health disparities and social vulnerability among patients receiving outpatient dialysis, including both incenter and home modalities. Using the Area Deprivation Index, we identified patients living in areas with the highest levels of deprivation and developed targeted interventions to help address adverse social determinants of health to improve patient health outcomes. Our quality improvement project demonstrates the potential of data-driven approaches to identify and address health disparities in outpatient dialysis, and highlights the importance of addressing social determinants of health in improving patient outcomes. Keywords: Social determinants of health, health equity, end stage kidney disease, dialysis., NCPD 1.3 contact hours The World Health Organization (WHO, 2023) defines social determinants of health (SDOH) as non-medical factors that shape daily life conditions, influencing a broad spectrum of health [...]
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- 2024
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