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ArticleBMJ open2025

Co-designing implementation strategies for social prescribing in Lancashire and South Cumbria: a qualitative study with a participatory approach.

Sima Rafiei, Mahsa Honary, Barbara Mezes, Susan Flowers

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Sima RafieiDepartment of Management Science, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, UK sima.rafie@gmail.com m.honary1@lancaster.ac.uk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7502-7078
Mahsa HonaryDepartment of Management Science, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, UK sima.rafie@gmail.com m.honary1@lancaster.ac.uk.
Barbara MezesDepartment of Primary Care & Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.
Susan FlowersRural & Social Development Through the Arts, Green Close Ltd, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK.

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Abstract

objectivesSocial Prescribing (SP) programmes hold significant promise, yet there is a critical need to identify the underlying causes of their challenges and develop evidence-based, co-designed solution ideas through a collaborative approach.

designThis study applied a multimethod participatory design using co-design workshops to generate solutions to root problems and a 2-day Citizen Jury (CJ) event to validate these solutions from different perspectives.

participantsFour co-design workshops were conducted with different stakeholders, including experts-by-experience, community providers, SP link workers and other health and social care professionals who were responsible in SP coordination and leadership. DATA ANALYSIS: Data were analysed using thematic analysis, identifying the root causes across several domains: human resources issues, social determinants of health), intrasectoral and intersectoral collaboration in health planning and service delivery, knowledge and awareness, financing, assessment systems for evaluating SP programme effectiveness, information systems and supportive policies/mechanisms.

results11 solutions were proposed, including prioritising a human-centric approach, establishing sustainable funding mechanisms, providing sufficient training and knowledge for staff, fostering co-production and shared vision across sectors, adopting a preventive approach to healthcare, enhancing information system support and encouraging self-referrals. These strategies were proposed and refined during the 2-day CJ event.

conclusionsUsing a participatory method enabled a comprehensive understanding of different stakeholders' perspectives and facilitated the development of co-produced solutions based on the identified challenges. This approach has the potential to assist policymakers in developing realistic policies to enhance social care within integrated care systems.

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Social PrescribingHumansQualitative ResearchStakeholder ParticipationCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchHealth policyPsychosocial InterventionQUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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