A series of workshops on the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) have been developed that relate specifically to primary care. These workshops are available for widespread use and use online media to emphasize key points. Each workshop is a PREZI presentation which centers around a TED Talk as a discussion point. A PowerPoint file accompanies each presentation as a presenter guide.
Although the titles link to online materials, they can also be presented offline by downloading the associated materials in advance. Even if you think you will have internet connection it may be a good idea to download the materials in case of internet troubles. New content is being added regularly until all the presentation and notes are complete. In the meantime inaccessible content is greyed out.
We appreciate feedback on the SDOH presentations - please submit any questions, comments, and completed evaluation forms to Dr Eileen Nicolle (eileen.nicolle@utoronto.ca).
The social determinants of health (SDOH) are those factors that impact upon health and well being; the circumstances into which we are born, grow up, live, work and age. Although these factors may not directly cause illness, they are the root causes ill health. There is increasing evidence of the importance of addressing these root causes in order to improve the health of our communities. An understanding of the SDOH is especially important in primary care as we care and advocate for our patients over time.
You can download all of the materials in advance. The youtube video embedded within the PREZI cannot be played without an internet connection, but you can save it from this website and play it separately.
We have found these other resources useful:
Please contact Dr Eileen Nicolle with any inquiries: eileen.nicolle@utoronto.ca
The authors are not responsible for errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this Learning Tool and make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or accuracy of the contents of the publication. Application of the information in a particular situation remains the professional responsibility of the practitioner and reader.