Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Physical Therapy Utilization in Home Health and Outpatient Settings: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

A retrospective cohort study published in Physical Therapy examined how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence patients' use of PT services in both home health and outpatient settings. The findings highlight disparities in PT utilization tied to factors such as socioeconomic status and other non-clinical variables. Understanding these SDOH-related gaps may help clinicians and policymakers improve equitable access to physical therapy care.

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