Brooke Davey1,2, Raina Sinha2,3, Ji Hyun Lee2,4, Marissa Gauthier5, Glenn Flores6,7. 1. Division of Cardiology, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA. 2. Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA. 3. Division of Cardiac Surgery, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA. 4. Research Department, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA. 5. Health Sciences Library, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA. 6. Department of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, USA. gflores@connecticutchildrens.org. 7. Health Services Research Institute, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA. gflores@connecticutchildrens.org.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Social determinants of health (SDH) can substantially impact health outcomes. A systematic review, however, has never been conducted on associations of SDH with congenital heart disease (CHD) outcomes. The aim, therefore, was to conduct such a systematic review. METHODS: Seven databases were searched through May 2020 to identify articles on SDH associations with CHD. SDH examined included poverty, uninsurance, housing instability, parental educational attainment, immigration status, food insecurity, and transportation barriers. Studies were independently selected and coded by two researchers based on the PICO statement. RESULTS: The search generated 3992 citations; 88 were included in the final database. SDH were significantly associated with a lower likelihood of fetal CHD diagnosis, higher CHD incidence and prevalence, increased infant mortality, adverse post-surgical outcomes (including hospital readmission and death), decreased healthcare access (including missed appointments, no shows, and loss to follow-up), impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes (including IQ and school performance) and quality of life, and adverse outcomes for adults with CHD (including endocarditis, hospitalization, and death). CONCLUSIONS: SDH are associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for fetuses, children, and adults with CHD. SDH screening and referral to appropriate services has the potential to improve outcomes for CHD patients across the lifespan. IMPACT: Social determinants of health (SDH) are associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for fetuses, children, and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). This is the first systematic review (to our knowledge) on associations of SDH with congenital heart disease CHD outcomes. SDH screening and referral to appropriate services has the potential to improve outcomes for CHD patients across the lifespan.
BACKGROUND: Social determinants of health (SDH) can substantially impact health outcomes. A systematic review, however, has never been conducted on associations of SDH with congenital heart disease (CHD) outcomes. The aim, therefore, was to conduct such a systematic review. METHODS: Seven databases were searched through May 2020 to identify articles on SDH associations with CHD. SDH examined included poverty, uninsurance, housing instability, parental educational attainment, immigration status, food insecurity, and transportation barriers. Studies were independently selected and coded by two researchers based on the PICO statement. RESULTS: The search generated 3992 citations; 88 were included in the final database. SDH were significantly associated with a lower likelihood of fetal CHD diagnosis, higher CHD incidence and prevalence, increased infant mortality, adverse post-surgical outcomes (including hospital readmission and death), decreased healthcare access (including missed appointments, no shows, and loss to follow-up), impaired neurodevelopmental outcomes (including IQ and school performance) and quality of life, and adverse outcomes for adults with CHD (including endocarditis, hospitalization, and death). CONCLUSIONS: SDH are associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for fetuses, children, and adults with CHD. SDH screening and referral to appropriate services has the potential to improve outcomes for CHD patients across the lifespan. IMPACT: Social determinants of health (SDH) are associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes for fetuses, children, and adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). This is the first systematic review (to our knowledge) on associations of SDH with congenital heart disease CHD outcomes. SDH screening and referral to appropriate services has the potential to improve outcomes for CHD patients across the lifespan.
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