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ABSTRACT: Objectives:
We aim to assess the influence of COVID-19 on the social needs of emergency department (ED) patients, and assess patients' access to social services. Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional survey of 175 purposively sampled adult ED patients. Results:
Approximately half of participants stated that COVID-19 negatively impacted their social needs with statistically significant differences observed for race, ethnicity, and insurance status. Many participants did not know of available social services, and a majority welcomed assistance from the ED. Conclusion:
This study suggests that unmet social needs have risen because of COVID-19, and EDs may be positioned to identify and assist affected patients.
SUBMITTER: Gallagher T
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9518808 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature