Sociology
Socioeconomic Status (SES) and Health
The relationship between social class, income, and health status in a clinical context.
The Social Gradient
- Inverse relationship between SES and health outcomes.
- Lower SES is correlated with higher prevalence of chronic disease.
- Environmental stressors (noise, pollution) impact low-SES health outcomes.
Nurses' Role in Mitigation
- Assess patient's ability to pay for medications.
- Advocate for generic substitutions when appropriate.
- Refer to resources for financial aid programs.
Health Literacy
- Low SES often correlates with low health literacy levels.
- Use 'teach-back' methods to verify patient understanding.
- Simplify medical terminology and use visual aids for discharge instructions.
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