What is the purpose of the PRAPARE screening in clinical practice?

• A. To identify standardized indicators of social needs that affect health
• B. To diagnose infectious diseases
• C. To evaluate physical capacity
• D. To measure patient satisfaction

Answer: (A)

PRAPARE is a standardized screening that identifies social needs affecting health. It asks about factors like housing stability, food security, transportation, utilities, safety, and other living conditions that can influence health outcomes and access to care. By surfacing these social determinants, clinicians can tailor referrals to community resources, address barriers in care plans, and track social risk across patient populations. It isn’t used to diagnose infectious diseases, assess physical capacity, or measure patient satisfaction, which is why those options don’t fit.