Social prescribing in general practice: adding meaning to medicine

Brandling, Janet; House, William F.

doi:10.3399/bjgp09x421085

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“…Despite Mossabir et al's (2014) concerns over the poor evidence base surrounding SP implementation, the literature did provide insights into some relevant variables -both affirmatively (Brandling & House, 2009) and in relation to various 'barriers' (Checkland et al, 2007).…”

Section: The Hcs Projectmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing and implementing a social prescribing initiative in primary care: insights into the possibility of normalisation and sustainability from a UK case study

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Thirlwall

Morrison

et al. 2016

Prim Health Care Res Dev

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Abstract:Aim: To conduct a process based evaluation of the inception and early implementation of a social prescribing initiative ('Healthy Connections Stewartry') in two UK General Practices.Background: Prescribing a range of social, cultural, arts and educational activities to clients in primary care (known as 'social prescribing' or 'community linking schemes') as a means of addressing long-term physical health conditions and promoting mental health and wellbeing is becoming increasingly prominent and popular. However, concerns exist over a lack of evidence of effectiveness and formalised insights into how such initiatives may be optimally implemented.

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Section: The Hcs Projectmentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing and implementing a social prescribing initiative in primary care: insights into the possibility of normalisation and sustainability from a UK case study

Whitelaw

Thirlwall

Morrison

et al. 2016

Prim Health Care Res Dev

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“…Qualitative research identified that operating from General Practices legitimised services in the eyes of patients and health professionals (Brandling and House, 2009). Patients initially had a 40 to 90 minute long appointment to enable the social prescriber to identify needs and appropriate activities (Brandling et al, 2011).…”

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Exploring the components and impact of social prescribing

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O’Cathain²

2015

Journal of Public Mental Health

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Abstract:Purpose: Social prescribing are short-term intermediary services that facilitate patients with psychosocial needs to engage in non-clinical support. However little is known about the components and potential impact of social prescribing.Design/methodology/approach: A review was conducted to explore the evidence base on social prescribing including mapping its key components and potential impact. Database, internet and hand searching was utilised to identify relevant studies. Data extraction and narrative analysis was undertaken to explore the issues. Findings:Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies were diverse in their methodologies and the services evaluated. Stakeholders such as general practitioners and patients perceived that social prescribing increased patients' mental well-being and decreased health service use. However the quantitative evidence supporting this was limited. The only randomised controlled trial showed a decrease in symptoms and increase in functional wellbeing at four months. The other non-controlled designs had large drop-out rates limiting their value in determining effectiveness. Research limitations/implications:Further research is needed on the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of social prescribing using robust evaluative designs.Originality/value: This is the first review of generic social prescribing services focusing on the general evidence base.

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“…This could be especially important during times of recession because they constitute the most vulnerable population. Strategies that can increase the social resources of a community, such as social prescribing, 36,37 can be included as health promotion activities in primary care.…”

Section: Implications For Practicementioning

confidence: 99%