Social Needs Screening Tool
Description / Purpose:
Examines non-medical social needs or social determinants of health.
Target Population: Adults
Time to Administer: 10 minutes
Completed By: The screening tool can be self-administered or given via an in-person interview. However, individuals may be more likely to disclose sensitive information, such as interpersonal violence, when self-administered.
Modalities Available: Pen and paper
Scoring Information: Hand scored
Languages Available: English
Training Requirements for Intended Users: None
Availability: Available on the internet at https://www.aafp.org/dam/AAFP/documents/patient_care/everyone_project/hops19-physician-form-sdoh.pdf
Contact Information
- Company: AAFP's Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE)
- Website: www.aafp.org/membership/initiatives/diversity-equity-and-inclusion.html
- Email: healthequity@aafp.org
Summary of Relevant Psychometric Research
This tool has been reviewed and it was determined that this tool lacks the type of published, peer-reviewed research that meets the CEBC criteria for a Measurement Tools Rating of A, B or C. Therefore, the tool has been given the classification of "NR – Not able to be Rated." It was reviewed because it was identified as being used in the field, or it is being marketed and/or used in California with children receiving services from child welfare or related systems and their parents/caregivers. For more information on the "NR – Not able to be Rated" classification, please see the Measurement Tools Rating Scale.
Currently, there are no published, peer-reviewed research studies for Social Needs Screening Tool
Date Reviewed: July 2020 (Originally reviewed in July 2020)
