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Engaging Stakeholder Advisors Around Health-Related Social Needs Research, Policy, and Practice Priorities.
Marik Moen1, Megan Doede1, Alexandra Schweitzer2
1University of Maryland Baltimore School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Many patients don't receive needed social care resources due to unmet needs and low acceptance rates. The PURPLE Project engages advisors to improve health equity and social care delivery for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Health systems invest in social needs care, yet many patients remain underserved.
- Significant challenges exist in patient acceptance of aid and the effectiveness of addressed needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address challenges in social needs care delivery through stakeholder engagement.
- To improve patient resource acquisition and needs resolution in health care settings.
Main Methods:
- The PURPLE Project (Promoting Understanding in Social Needs Research Projects by Listening and Engaging) utilized local advisors.
- Gathered insights from patients, public health, health care, and community service organizations.
Main Results:
- Identified key barriers to patients accepting and benefiting from social needs assistance.
- Collected organizational priorities and actionable recommendations for improving social care.
Conclusions:
- Engaging local advisors is crucial for understanding and overcoming barriers in social needs care.
- Recommendations can guide improvements in practices and policies for social care delivery.
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