This study investigates how social determinants of health (SDOH) like income, employment, transportation, food, and housing affect patients' ability to receive IV iron treatments. It aims to understand how these factors influence patients' healthcare behaviors, particularly their attendance at IV iron appointments.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
130
Observational study, participants are not assigned an intervention as part of the study (Survey using a questionnaire).
St. Josephs Hospital Adult Infusion Center
Tampa, Florida, United States
Association between SDOH and patient compliance
To associate the percentage of patients with self-reported social needs (e.g., social determinants of health) with compliance of IV iron treatments at a large community hospital adult infusion center. Measurements (social determinants of health) to be explored include: food insecurity, housing instability, utility needs, financial resource strain, transportation challenges, and socio-demographic information. Slightly adapted questions for each measure are derived from the Health Leads Screening Tool, a clinically-validated mechanism for assessing social needs. Questionnaire is structured in a yes/no and Likert scale format.
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
Patient Perceptions of IV Iron
To study patient perceptions of IV iron treatment dosing (doses received) and administration rates (infusion time).
Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year
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