SynthesisAmerican journal of preventive medicine2023
A Systematic Review of Electronic Community Resource Referral Systems.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Performance of 2-stage health-related social needs screening using area-level measures.The American journal of managed care · 2025Article
- Optimizing people's movement across the health system: a scoping review of referral systems within a primary health care approach.Primary health care research & development · 2025Article
- Physical Activity Discussions as the First Step Towards Movement in Non-Curative Cancer Care: A Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Prevalence of Health-Related Social Needs and Associated Missed Imaging Appointments Among Patients With Cancer.Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR · 2025Article
- Getting Inside Closed-Loop Referrals: Exploring the Patient Experience of Finding and Connecting to Social Care With a Community Resource Referral System Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach.Health services research · 2025Article
- Integrating Social Needs into Health Care: An Implementation Science Perspective.Annual review of public health · 2025Review
- A Clinical Decision Support System for Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Emergency Department: Defining End User Needs and Preferences.Applied clinical informatics · 2024Article
- Evaluating the Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing a Novel Referral System for Outpatient Geriatric Services: The Geri-Hub Quality Improvement Initiative.Health services insights · 2024Article
- Challenges and Solutions in Implementing eSource Technology for Real-World Studies in China: Qualitative Study Among Different Stakeholders.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
- Strengthening Health System-Community Partnerships to Address Pediatric Social Needs: A Qualitative Study.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
introductionCommunity Resource Referral Systems delivered electronically through healthcare information technology systems (e.g., electronic medical records) have become more common in efforts to address patients' unmet health-related social needs. Community Resource Referral System connects patients with social supports such as food assistance, utility support, transportation, and housing. This systematic review identifies barriers and facilitators that influence the Community Resource Referral System's implementation in the U.S. by identifying and synthesizing peer-reviewed literature over a 15-year period.
methodsThis systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. A search was conducted on five scientific databases to capture the literature published between January 2005 and December 2020. Data analysis was conducted from August 2021 to July 2022.
resultsThis review includes 41 articles of the 2,473 initial search results. Included literature revealed that Community Resource Referral Systems functioned to address a variety of health-related social needs and were delivered in different ways. Integrating the Community Resource Referral Systems into clinic workflows, maintenance of community-based organization inventories, and strong partnerships between clinics and community-based organizations facilitated implementation. The sensitivity of health-related social needs, technical challenges, and associated costs presented as barriers. Overall, electronic medical records-integration and automation of the referral process was reported as advantageous for the stakeholders. DISCUSSION: This review provides information and guidance for healthcare administrators, clinicians, and researchers designing or implementing electronic Community Resource Referral Systems in the U.S. Future studies would benefit from stronger implementation science methodological approaches. Sustainable funding mechanisms for community-based organizations, clear stipulations regarding how healthcare funds can be spent on health-related social needs, and innovative governance structures that facilitate collaboration between clinics and community-based organizations are needed to promote the growth and sustainability of Community Resource Referral Systems in the U.S.
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