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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • Food insecurity is a significant social determinant of health.
  • Effective identification and intervention strategies are crucial for patient well-being.
  • Existing systems may lack integrated tools for addressing food insecurity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a screener for food insecurity within the VA electronic health record system.
  • To facilitate an interdisciplinary approach to managing food insecurity among veterans.
  • To improve the systematic identification and resolution of food insecurity.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a clinical reminder screener within the VA electronic health record.
  • Integration of the screener into routine clinical workflows.
  • Utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach for follow-up and intervention.

Main Results:

  • A functional screener was successfully implemented in the VA electronic health record system.
  • The screener enables proactive identification of food-insecure individuals.
  • Facilitation of a coordinated, interdisciplinary response to identified needs.

Conclusions:

  • The developed screener is an effective tool for identifying food insecurity in a healthcare setting.
  • Integrating such screeners supports an interdisciplinary model for addressing social determinants of health.
  • This approach can enhance patient care and outcomes by addressing critical needs like food insecurity.