Publication Date
2018
Document Type
Dissertation
Committee Members
Jeffrey Cigrang (Committee Chair), Larry James (Committee Member), Sharon Sherlock (Committee Member)
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to obtain an improved understanding of behavioral health needs and social determinants of health among the patient population at the safety-net clinic Reach Out of Montgomery County (ROMC). The aims of the study include: 1) identify valid and reliable screening tools that are appropriate for use in primary care to measure behavioral health concerns, 2) identify valid and reliable screening tools that are appropriate for use in primary care to measure social determinants of health, 3) administer the developed survey to a representative sample of patients served by ROMC, 4) conduct statistical analysis of survey findings, and 5) prepare a report with summary of findings and recommendations to address behavioral health concerns and social determinants of health for ROMC. The overall goal of the study is to provide ROMC leadership with data that will inform the development and maintenance of tailored integrated health care services.
Page Count
74
Department or Program
School of Professional Psychology
Year Degree Awarded
2019
Copyright
Copyright 2018, all rights reserved. My ETD will be available under the "Fair Use" terms of copyright law.
ORCID ID
0000-0003-2420-1424
