Implementation of Psychosocial Screening into Diabetes Clinics: Experience from the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange Quality Improvement Network.
Sarah D CorathersDesiree WilfordJessica KichlerLaura SmithEmma OspeltSaketh RompicherlaAlissa RobertsPriya PrahaladMarina BasinaCynthia MuñozOsagie EbekozienPublished in: Current diabetes reports (2022)
Implementation of psychosocial screening requires identifying the population; selecting validated tools to assess target domains; determining frequency of screening and mode of survey delivery; and scoring, interpreting, documenting, and facilitating referrals such that these processes are part of clinical workflows. Recognizing the influence of psychosocial factors for people with diabetes (PWD), professional society guidelines for comprehensive diabetes care recommend the integration of psychosocial screening into routine care.