Studies’ Use of GIS Methodologies for Each Integration Activity
| GIS Methodology | Awareness | Adjustment | Assistance | Alignment | Advocacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geocoded (or obtained geocoded) data from publicly available resources | Yes4,12 | No | No | Yes12 | Yes12 |
| Geocoded (or obtained geocoded) data and aggregated patients’ residency addresses to census data | Yes10-16,18,19,21-23 | No | No | Yes12,22 | Yes12 |
| Used GIS tools for spatial visualization of EHR and publicly available data | Yes8,10,12,13,18-23 | No | No | No | No |
| Created a geospatial data repository of neighborhood-specific online resources | Yes17,24 | No | Yes17,24 | No | No |
| Used data analysts to elicit SDOH data | Yes4,13-15,17,18,22-24 | No | No | No | No |
| Engaged social workers to elicit SDOH data | Yes8 | No | No | No | No |
EHR = electronic health record; GIS = geographic information systems; SDOH = social determinants of health.