Applying Social Determinants of Health to Nursing Education Using a Concept-Based Approach.

BACKGROUND: The assessment of a patient's social determinants of health (SDOH) may uncover potentially modifiable factors that each contribute to or detract from the health and wellness of individuals, families, and groups. A concept-based curriculum may offer advantages for introducing SDOH assessment to nursing students. METHOD: The concept of SDOH was threaded throughout a baccalaureate concept-based curriculum using innovative and team-based learning strategies. RESULTS: A concept-based curriculum provides an effective platform for introducing SDOH topics in nursing education, but many of the learning activities also could be incorporated into traditional curricula. CONCLUSION: Nursing education should incorporate teaching about SDOH to prepare students for high-quality nursing practice and better patient advocacy. Assessment of SDOH also allows treatment plans to be tailored to the needs of that patient or population, which in turn may improve health outcomes. [J Nurs Educ. 2020;59(5):293-296.].