Social needs referral practices across a collaborative partnership with leading health agencies
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Results: 100 adolescents (ages 14-17 years, 90% Black) enrolled in the study.Regarding adolescent-specific clinic offerings, participants expressed interest in learning more about transitioning to adulthood (44%), having a healthy lifestyle (41%), and mental health/coping skills (36%).Participants described their mental health as excellent, very good, or good (78%), while also actively seeking information on ways to improve their mental health (45%).In terms of social well-being, participants often engage in opportunities outside of home and school (80%) but were less often aware of where to go for help if needed in their community (30%).Conclusion: Partnership between healthcare professionals and adolescent patients, particularly in primary care, is crucial in facilitating social well-being and appropriate health care utilization.Engaging adolescent patients in social needs screening measures can provide insight to practitioners regarding this population's unique health and social needs.
Source: Health Services Research
Authors: Victoria H. Davis, Minal R. Patel
Institution: University of Michigan
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409202641