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Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in the Pediatric Healthcare Setting
While Dealing with Staffing Shortages
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How can Healthcare Administrators address social determinants of health (SDOH) in the
pediatric healthcare setting while dealing with staffing shortages since the pandemic?
Problem Background
The growing realization of the impact of socioeconomic determinants of health (SDOH)
on the overall health of minors characterizes the changes noted in pediatric healthcare. The social
factors include aspects such as socioeconomic status, neighborhood, access to good healthcare,
and the level of education. Healthcare providers have undergone dramatic change in current
times focusing on a wider understanding of the elements that determine the results of pediatric
health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics shows that children face increased health risks
compared to other groups. As per Gurrewich et al., (2020), living in unfavorable conditions such
as unstable households as well as living in a violent society exacerbates the issues. The problem
has both physical and psychological effects including malnutrition, disease as well as mental
health problems. Lack of proper cognitive development may result from aspects such as failure
to access quality education, a factor connected to the socioeconomic status of the minor (Gottlieb
et al., 2019).
Discussion of the Problem
The topic has been explored in various resources highlighting several findings and
conclusions. A study by Fraiman and Wojcik's, (2020), examines the effects of SDOH on
pediatric patient’s genetic diagnosis journey. The research studies the differences in the
diagnosis levels between individuals from highlighted demographics underscoring the
complexity of the interactions between the socioeconomic factors and the process undertaken in
Addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in the Pediatric Healthcare Setting
While Dealing with Staffing Shortages
Name
Affiliation
Course
Instructor
Date
, 2
How can Healthcare Administrators address social determinants of health (SDOH) in the
pediatric healthcare setting while dealing with staffing shortages since the pandemic?
Problem Background
The growing realization of the impact of socioeconomic determinants of health (SDOH)
on the overall health of minors characterizes the changes noted in pediatric healthcare. The social
factors include aspects such as socioeconomic status, neighborhood, access to good healthcare,
and the level of education. Healthcare providers have undergone dramatic change in current
times focusing on a wider understanding of the elements that determine the results of pediatric
health.
The American Academy of Pediatrics shows that children face increased health risks
compared to other groups. As per Gurrewich et al., (2020), living in unfavorable conditions such
as unstable households as well as living in a violent society exacerbates the issues. The problem
has both physical and psychological effects including malnutrition, disease as well as mental
health problems. Lack of proper cognitive development may result from aspects such as failure
to access quality education, a factor connected to the socioeconomic status of the minor (Gottlieb
et al., 2019).
Discussion of the Problem
The topic has been explored in various resources highlighting several findings and
conclusions. A study by Fraiman and Wojcik's, (2020), examines the effects of SDOH on
pediatric patient’s genetic diagnosis journey. The research studies the differences in the
diagnosis levels between individuals from highlighted demographics underscoring the
complexity of the interactions between the socioeconomic factors and the process undertaken in
