Social Engagement Support System for Social Determinants of Health
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) can identify and address social needs for Medicaid enrollees. Researchers aim to determine if AI/ML can detect social needs from healthcare data and predict who will engage with support services. Participants from different regions will be compared to assess if AI/ML is more effective than current methods. This trial may suit Medicaid enrollees in a partner health plan who face unmet social needs. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could enhance support services for Medicaid enrollees.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this Social Engagement Support System is safe?
Research has shown that the Social Engagement Support System (SESS) safely enhances connections within social support networks. This system aims to improve interactions and access to resources and is generally well-received. No reports of harm or danger have emerged from using such systems.
The SESS employs technology to understand and support social needs, avoiding medication or medical procedures. This approach reduces the risk of side effects, offering a safer choice for participants. While researchers continue to study the Social Engagement Support System, no evidence indicates it causes harm, making it a promising tool for strengthening social connections.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Social Engagement Support System (SESS) because it tackles the root causes of health issues by addressing social determinants. Unlike traditional healthcare that focuses primarily on medical treatments, SESS provides a support system that coordinates care and predicts risks related to unmet social needs. This innovative approach helps keep people engaged and reduces the chance they'll drop out of social services, which can lead to better overall health outcomes. By focusing on social engagement, SESS aims to fill the gaps that standard medical care might miss, potentially offering a more holistic solution to health challenges.
What evidence suggests that the Social Engagement Support System is effective for addressing social needs in Medicaid enrollees?
Research has shown that focusing on social factors can lead to better health. One study found that 79% of efforts to include social factors in healthcare improved health outcomes. In this trial, the Social Engagement Support System (SESS) is being tested to identify and address unmet social needs, potentially enhancing connections with social support services. Participants in the SESS treatment arm will receive care coordination resources supported by this system. These resources include triaging screening outreach based on predicted risk of unmet social needs and providing engagement support to reduce dropout from the social services workflow. By using advanced technology, this system might effectively identify those who could benefit from these services, potentially reducing the number of people who stop using them. Overall, this approach appears promising in using technology to help people get the support they need.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for members of a partner health plan aged between 18 and 64. It's designed to see if AI can identify and predict engagement with social supports among Medicaid enrollees. The study excludes individuals outside this age range or not part of the health plan.Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive care coordination resources supported by the Social Engagement Support System
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in health-related social needs and engagement success
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Social Engagement Support System
Trial Overview
The trial is testing an AI/ML-based Social Engagement Support System to improve identification and prediction of social needs in healthcare data. It compares the effectiveness of these models against traditional methods across different regions.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
This arm will receive care coordination resources supported by our Social Engagement Support System, including the triage of screening outreach based on predicted risk of an unmet social need and engagement support to decrease like likelihood of dropout from the social services workflow.
This arm will receive no intervention.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Lead Sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator
Published Research Related to This Trial
Citations
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This approach aims to integrate social factors into healthcare, potentially improving health outcomes by addressing social determinants of health directly.
Realizing the Potential of Social Determinants Data
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bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12913-025-12494-2.pdf?utm_source=consensusImpact of hospital and health system initiatives to address ...
Across all outcome measures, 79% demonstrated improvement, with no instances of worsening outcomes. However, 85% of initiatives lacked community ...
The impact of self-reported social determinants of health ...
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How Patient Engagement Platforms Address Social ... - Mend
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Understanding the Social Engagement System: The Key to ...
The Social Engagement System (SES) is a complex network of physiological responses that enable us to interact with others in a meaningful way.
From Social Network to Peer Support Network
This paper presents a call for further research into how platforms such as Facebook could be used as channels for peer support and the mechanisms that may ...
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integratedlistening.com
integratedlistening.com/blog/face-face-interactions-social-engagement-system/Face-to-Face Interactions and the Social Engagement ...
Face-to-face interactions provide reciprocity and synchronicity, allowing the Social Engagement System (SES) to gauge safety, promoting comfort ...
A system of safety management practices and worker ...
The overall research objective was to theoretically and empirically develop the ideas around a system of safety management practices.
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researchgate.net/publication/289580778_Social_Support_and_User_Engagement_in_Online_Health_Communities(PDF) Social Support and User Engagement in Online ...
We illustrate that users' involvement in various types of social support is related to their level of engagement in an OHC.
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