Course Description:

Have you ever wondered how factors outside the clinic impact your ability to deliver effective care? While many have heard of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), this presentation takes a deep dive into the concept, providing a clearer understanding of what SDOH truly encompasses and its profound influence on healthcare delivery and efficacy. Using evidence-based frameworks like the BARHII and the Social Ecological Model, this talk will explore how individual, interpersonal, organizational, societal, and governmental actions shape our ability as clinicians to address the needs of our patients. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how SDOH extend beyond the patient-provider interaction, starting long before patients walk through the door. Designed for both practicing clinicians and students, this engaging presentation offers practical strategies and resources to help attendees integrate SDOH-informed practices into their care models. Join us to learn actionable steps that can enhance the quality of care you provide while contributing to a more equitable healthcare system. Whether you’re familiar with SDOH or just beginning to explore the concept, this talk promises to be an eye-opening experience that could reshape your approach to patient care. This talk will also meet requirements for ethics CEUs.

Daniel Deuel, PT, DPT, MEd, MPH, Albojay Deacon, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Brittany Keyes, PT, DPT, and Doubara Stucki, PT, DPT, GCS