Submitted By: Charles Mayo / University of Michigan | |
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Data Element Information | |
Use Case Description(s) | |
Use Case Description | This element supports social determinants of health research and public health polict |
Estimate the breadth of applicability of the use case(s) for this data element | all |
Healthcare Aims |
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Maturity of Use and Technical Specifications for Data Element | |
Applicable Standard(s) | American Community Survey https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2020/demo/educational-attainment/cps-detailed-tables.html https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2020/demo/educational-attainment/cps-detailed-tables.html |
Additional Specifications | N/A |
Current Use | In limited use in production environments |
Extent of exchange | N/A |
Potential Challenges | |
Restrictions on Standardization (e.g. proprietary code) | None |
Restrictions on Use (e.g. licensing, user fees) | None |
Privacy and Security Concerns | None |
Estimate of Overall Burden | Minimal. It is collected in EPIC at the discretion of the user |
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Education Level
Description
Highest level of education obtained. This is important for research and health care policy using social determinants of health (SDOH). Value should be as identified by patient. The AAPM Operational Ontology for Radiation Oncology ( https://aapmbdsc.azurewebsites.net) identified this element as high priority for routine collection. Reference for value set items selected was American Community Survey https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2020/demo/educational-attainment/cps… . Standard values identified are Elementary School High School Or GED College no degree Associates degree vocational Associates degree academic Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree |
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