SynthesisClinical rehabilitation2024
The effectiveness of social prescribing in the management of long-term conditions in community-based adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Synthesis in Clinical rehabilitation, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- Psychosocial Interventions, Recovery, and Mediating Mechanisms in Schizophrenia-Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies.Brain sciences · 2026Review
- Let us stop admiring the problem: we need social prescribing for children with disability now.BMJ paediatrics open · 2026Article
- Uncovering the realities of suicidal ideation in older patients following lung cancer diagnosis: an interpretive phenomenological qualitative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2026Article
- Reconsidering the language of healthcare: Toward terms that reflect empowerment and community connection.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2026Article
- Connecting for health: qualitative exploration of community nursing in social prescribing for social determinants of health.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- ArtsRx as an arts prescribing model: leveraging CRM data to understand participation and engagement.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- Understanding the successes and challenges of a social prescribing program for children and youth in Canada: a qualitative evaluation.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Reasons for referral to a social prescribing program through the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors: a cross-sectional study in Portugal.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Understanding the potential role of Social Prescribing Link Workers in supporting identified needs of people with physical and mental long-term conditions: a qualitative study.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- 'This is the core of what we do': a qualitative study of social prescribers' attitudes towards spiritual health training and their future training needs.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- The dual impact of social prescribing: targeting social determinants to enhance quality of life in chronic conditions.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- SHINE - social prescribing for adults and the elderly: the path to effective implementation. A study protocol.Implementation science communications · 2025Article
- Drivers and barriers to promoting self-care in individuals living with multiple long-term health conditions: a cross-sectional online survey of health and care professionals.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Population attributable fractions of depression and anxiety among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: a population-based study.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of social prescribing interventions in the management of long-term conditions in adults. DATA SOURCES: Eleven electronic databases were searched for randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials. REVIEW
methodsOutcomes of interest were quality of life, physical activity, psychological well-being and disease-specific measures. Bias was assessed with the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool. A narrative synthesis and meta-analysis were performed.
resultsTwelve studies (
conclusionSocial prescribing interventions demonstrated some improvements across a range of outcomes although the quality of evidence remains poor.
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