ArticleFrontiers in health services2024
Stakeholder views on addressing challenges to the implementation of social prescribing in the United Kingdom.
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- Perspectives of stakeholders in Danish voluntary sports clubs on engaging in potential social prescribing programmes: a qualitative case study.BMC primary care · 2026Article
- From fragmentation to integration: can social prescribing bridge the gap between multimorbidity and mental health in an ageing population?BMJ public health · 2026Review
- Improving understanding of social prescribing by potential referrers.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Exploring contextual barriers and enablers for the potential involvement of voluntary sports clubs in social prescribing: a qualitative case study in Denmark.BMC primary care · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to understand the key barriers to successfully implementing Social Prescribing (SP) initiatives from different perspectives. Methods: An in-depth process evaluation using a multi-method qualitative design was conducted. Qualitative data was collected via semi-structured interviews ( Results: We identified eight themes representing challenges for a successful implementation of a SP programme. The themes included (i) financial issues and sustainability, (ii) human resources challenges, (iii) partnership working challenges, (iv) inadequate and inconsistent implementation, (v) information system challenges, (vi) referral system issues, (vii) training and knowledge gaps, and (viii) accessibility and privacy concerns. Conclusion: Study findings provide insight for commissioners, providers, and link workers to guide the delivery of appropriate SP services by identifying a range of factors that hinder the successful implementation of the programme. Future policy, service development, and research should consider tackling these challenges and generating different ideas for potential solutions to address the root causes of problems.
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