ArticleJournal of multimorbidity and comorbidity
Primary care-based link workers providing social prescribing to improve health and social care outcomes for people with multimorbidity in socially deprived areas (the LinkMM trial): Pilot study for a pragmatic randomised controlled trial.
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Exploring the Feasibility of Social Prescription in People on the Autism Spectrum
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17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Experiences of Non-Pharmaceutical Primary Care Interventions for Common Mental Health Disorders in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Groups: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
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- Harms and Negative or Unintended Consequences of Social Prescribing: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Remote Access to Primary Care: Theorising 'Care Navigation'.Sociology of health & illness · 2026Article
- Supporting people with type 2 diabetes mellitus through the REDE D+ social prescribing program: feasibility of a non-randomized pilot study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- A retrospective observational study of characteristics and outcomes of older patients referred to a hospital-based social prescribing programme.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
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- Social prescribing for people living with long-term health conditions: a scoping review.Systematic reviews · 2025Article
- The Arabic medication-related burden quality of life (MRB-QoL) tool: Cross-cultural adaptation and content validation.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2024Article
- Social prescription for the elderly: a community-based scoping review.Primary health care research & development · 2024Article
- The role of intermediaries in connecting individuals to local physical activity - protocol for a pilot feasibility trial.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2024Article
- Guides for facilitating the implementation and evaluation of social prescribing: lessons from the "Access to Resources in the Community" model.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2024Article
- A rapid review of opportunities and challenges in the implementation of social prescription interventions for addressing the unmet needs of individuals living with long-term chronic conditions.BMC public health · 2024Review
- Models of social prescribing to address non-medical needs in adults: a scoping review.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Assessing Sarcopenia, Frailty, and Malnutrition in Community-Dwelling Dependant Older Adults-An Exploratory Home-Based Study of an Underserved Group in Research.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Implementing a General Practice-Based Link Worker Intervention for People with Multimorbidity During the Covid-19 Pandemic- a Mixed Methods Process Evaluation of the LinkMM RCT.International journal of integrated careArticle
- Perceptions and experiences of living with and providing care for multimorbidity: A qualitative interview study.Journal of multimorbidity and comorbidityArticle
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Abstract
introductionIndividuals with multimorbidity in deprived areas experience worse health outcomes and fragmented care. Research suggests that primary care-based link workers providing social prescribing have potential to improve health and well-being. This paper reports the results of a pilot study conducted in preparation for a randomised controlled trial (RCT) that aims to test the effectiveness of primary care-based link workers providing social prescribing in improving health outcomes for people with multimorbidity who attend general practices in deprived areas in Ireland.
methodsAn uncontrolled pilot study of an intervention based on the Glasgow Deep End links worker programme, in a single general practice, tested the feasibility and acceptability of planned processes for a RCT. Outcomes were recruitment and retention rates and acceptability of the trial processes and intervention to patients, general practitioners (GPs) and the link worker. Structured interviews were conducted with six patients, the link worker and two GPs within the practice and analysed using descriptive qualitative analysis. Feedback from a Public Patient Involvement group and an Implementation Advisory Group of key stakeholders was incorporated into the evaluation process.
resultsTwelve out of 14 patients completed the intervention. Selection and recruitment processes were lengthier than expected. GPs recommended including psychosocial need in the selection process. Interviewed patients, the GPs and the link worker were positive about the intervention.
conclusionA range of adaptations were identified for the main trial, mainly considering psychosocial need in the selection process to reflect normal referral pathways. This has resulted in a pragmatic RCT design.
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