Describe a case in which a patient’s social determinants of health significantly impacted their treatment outcomes. How did you address these factors in the treatment plan, and what were the results? Include considerations such as socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and cultural beliefs.
In one study involving the wellbeing of palliative care workers, we found that young and female respondents, those engaged in hospital based palliative care, having a poor work environment, facing recent unemployment, having less experience, working for more number of hours, and having more number of patients dying in the previous month, all had a lower level of wellbeing.
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Hello, thank you for your thoughtful perspective. I completely agree that social determinants of health are not just influential—they are foundational, especially in your work with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues. Rather than viewing them as separate or secondary, they should be woven into the fabric of every treatment plan. It’s about being innovative and adaptive, integrating factors like education, socioeconomic status, and family dynamics into the care process just as you would with medical treatments or therapeutic exercises. Engaging creatively with these determinants can transform care into a truly holistic, patient-centered approach.
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