Integrating Social Determinants of Health Screening in Elective Surgical Patients

Authors

• Jennifer James, St. John Fisher University
• Michelle D. Slymon, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow
• Heather McGrane Minton, St. John Fisher UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster Presentation

Publication Date

3-2026

Abstract

Evidence indicates that social determinants of health (SDOH) worsen health outcomes and elevate the risk of surgical complications. Identifying SDOH as contributing risk factors and addressing associated barriers utilizing a screening tool is imperative to ensuring equitable and quality healthcare.

Comments

Presented at 38th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society, March 25-27, 2026

Publication Information

James, Jennifer; Slymon, Michelle D.; and McGrane Minton, Heather, "Integrating Social Determinants of Health Screening in Elective Surgical Patients" (2026). Nursing Faculty/Staff Publications. Paper 230.
https://fisherpub.sjf.edu/nursing_facpub/230

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