Communities on prescription? primary care and the voluntary sector working together in practice

Edmonds, Nerys

doi:10.1108/17465729200300003

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“…The lack of a scientific evidence base can mean that it is difficult to secure resources and overcome institutional barriers and professional isolation. 33 This is corroborated in reports from ongoing programmes. Stickley and Duncan, 34 for example, reported that the successful implementation of aoP initiatives depends on the enthusiasm and interest of the individual GP practice manager.…”

Section: Challenges Facing Arts On Prescription Schemessupporting

confidence: 61%

Arts on Prescription: A review of practice in the UK

Bungay

Clift

2010

Perspect Public Health

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The current levels of psychosocial distress in society are significant, as evidenced by the number of prescribed antidepressants and the numbers of working days lost as a result of stress and anxiety. There is a growing body of evidence that active involvement in creative activities provides a wide range of benefits, including the promotion of well-being, quality of life, health and social capital. In the U.K. there are currently a number of projects operating that offer Arts on Prescription for people experiencing mental health problems and social isolation. The purpose of such schemes is not to replace conventional therapies but rather to act as an adjunct, helping people in their recovery through creativity and increasing social engagement. Although the schemes are varied in their approaches and settings, the common theme is that there is a referral process and creative activities take place in the community facilitated by artists rather than therapists. This paper explores whether such schemes can be part of the solution to the current challenge of mental ill-health, and looks at the evidence supporting the value of such schemes which may influence government, funders and healthcare professionals to implement Arts on Prescription more widely.

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Section: Challenges Facing Arts On Prescription Schemessupporting

confidence: 61%

Arts on Prescription: A review of practice in the UK

Bungay

Clift

2010

Perspect Public Health

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114

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“…This caused frustration for health professionals when attempts to help their patients were unsuccessful, due to their limited ability to solve social problems (Brandling & House ). Social prescribing through joint working addresses these issues and can reduce a patient's use of primary care services (Brandling & House ; Edmonds ).…”

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‘Art Lift’ intervention to improve mental well‐being: An observational study from UK general practice

Crone

O'Connell

Tyson

et al. 2012

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Arts for health interventions are emerging as an alternative option to medical management of mental health problems and well‐being. This study investigated process and outcomes of an art intervention on patients referred by primary care professionals, including associations between patient characteristics (e.g. sex), progress through the intervention (e.g. attendance), and changes in mental well‐being. Referral criteria included people with anxiety, depression, or stress; low self‐esteem, confidence, or overall well‐being; and chronic illness or pain. The study took place in UK‐based general practitioner practices, with a total of 202 patients referred to a 10‐week intervention. Patient sociodemographic information was recorded at baseline, and patient progress assessed throughout the intervention. Significant improvement in well‐being was revealed for the 7‐item (t = −6.049, d.f. = 83, P < 0.001, two‐tailed) and 14‐item (t = −6.961, d.f. = 83, P < 0.001, two‐tailed) scales. Of referred patients, 77.7% attended and 49.5% completed. Most patients were female, and from a range of socioeconomic groups, and those who completed were significantly older (t = −2.258, d.f. = 145, P = 0.025, two‐tailed). Findings reveal that this art intervention was effective in the promotion of well‐being and in targeting women, older people, and people from lower socioeconomic groups.

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Communities on prescription? primary care and the voluntary sector working together in practice

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Arts on Prescription: A review of practice in the UK

Arts on Prescription: A review of practice in the UK

‘Art Lift’ intervention to improve mental well‐being: An observational study from UK general practice

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