Knowledge and barriers related to food insecurity screening in healthcare settings

Quantitative and qualitative results from implementation of a two-item food insecurity screening tool in healthcare settings in Connecticut

Preventive Medicine Reports ◽

10.1016/j.pmedr.2020.101191 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 101191

Author(s):

Martha Okafor ◽

Sarah Chiu ◽

Richard Feinn

Keyword(s):

Food Insecurity ◽

Screening Tool ◽

Healthcare Settings

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Food insecurity and healthcare access, utilization, and quality among middle and later life adults in California

Journal of Aging and Health ◽

10.1177/0898264320967563 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 089826432096756

Author(s):

Emily A. Janio ◽

Dara H. Sorkin

Keyword(s):

Food Security ◽

Food Insecurity ◽

Healthcare Access ◽

Later Life ◽

California Health Interview Survey ◽

Regression Analyses ◽

Doctor Who ◽

Healthcare Settings ◽

Interview Survey

Objectives: This study examined the association between food insecurity status and healthcare access, utilization, and quality among adults aged 55 years and older. Methods: Data collected between 2011 and 2016 for the California Health Interview Survey were used. The sample included 72,212 individuals who were divided into three groups: food secure (FS), low food security (L-FS), and very low food security (VL-FS). Results: Logistic regression analyses controlled for demographics. Food insecurity was associated with decreased access to and quality of care and increased utilization. Specifically, VL-FS was more likely to delay care than FS. Additionally, VL-FS and L-FS had greater odds of visiting an emergency room than FS. Furthermore, VL-FS and L-FS were more likely to have a doctor who did not always explain aspects of care carefully compared to FS. Discussion: These findings suggest a need for increased screening for food insecurity in healthcare settings.

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Outcomes: Promoting Reflective Practice Using Performance Indicator Questionnaires

Perspectives on Administration and Supervision ◽

10.1044/aas20.2.64 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 64-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Mary Pat McCarthy

Keyword(s):

Clinical Education ◽

Performance Indicator ◽

Clinical Skills ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Clinical Practicum ◽

Self Reflection ◽

Healthcare Settings ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Traditional Performance ◽

The University

This article details the process of self-reflection applied to the use of traditional performance indicator questionnaires. The study followed eight speech-language pathology graduate students enrolled in clinical practicum in the university, school, and healthcare settings over a period of two semesters. Results indicated when reflection was focused on students' own clinical skills, modifications to practice were implemented. Results further concluded self-assessment using performance indicators paired with written reflections can be a viable form of instruction in clinical education.

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