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Watch and learn: An innovative video trigger curriculum to increase resident screening for social determinants of health

J.K. O'Toole, L.G. Solan, M.C. Burkhardt, M.D. Klein
Clin Pediatr (Phila)

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of an innovative curriculum, using trigger videos modeling screening for social determinants of health (SDH), on the comfort and screening practices of pediatric residents during well-child care.

Methods: A nonrandomized controlled study of an educational intervention was performed. Resident surveys assessing knowledge, comfort, and screening practices for SDH were performed pre- and post-intervention. Subsets of control and intervention residents were observed pre- and post-intervention to determine changes in SDH screening practices.

Results: Thirty-six residents completed the study. Intervention residents spent more time screening (P = .04), and inquired more frequently about family supports (P = .046) and housing conditions (P = .045). Intervention residents were less likely to note lack of knowledge and discomfort as barriers to screening.

Conclusions: A curriculum incorporating trigger videos modeling SDH screening increased screening time and inquiry for a number of SDH by pediatric residents. Fewer barriers to screening were noted following the curriculum.

O'Toole JK, Solan LG, Burkhardt MC, Klein MD. Watch and learn: An innovative video trigger curriculum to increase resident screening for social determinants of health. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2013;52(4):344-350. PMID: 23393307. DOI: 10.1177/0009922813475702.

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Resource type
Peer Reviewed Research
Outcomes
Process
Population
Children and Youth
Health Care Professionals
Social Determinant of Health
Childcare
Economic Security
Food/Hunger
Health Care Access
Housing Quality
Housing Stability
Immigration
Legal Services
Not Specified
Public Benefits
Social Support/Social Isolation
Utilities
Violence/Safety
Study design
Pre-post with Comparison Group
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