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GPs' views on green social prescribing in Scotland: analysis of a national cross-sectional survey.

Helen Frost, Tricia R Tooman, Bruce Mason, Eddie Donaghy, Katie Hawkins, Sue Lewis, Maria Wolters, Stewart W Mercer

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8 authors.

Helen FrostAdvanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Tricia R ToomanAdvanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Bruce MasonAdvanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Eddie DonaghyUsher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Katie HawkinsThe Access Place, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK.
Sue LewisAdvanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK.
Maria WoltersSchool of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK; and OFFIS Institute for Information Technology, Oldenburg, Germany.
Stewart W MercerAdvanced Care Research Centre, Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK stewart.mercer@ed.ac.uk.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1703-3664

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGreen social prescribing (GSP) aims to link patients to nature-based health interventions (NBHIs) through GPs. However, knowledge of GPs' views on GSP is limited.

aimTo explore GPs' views on GSP and the factors influencing these views. DESIGN &

settingNational cross-sectional survey of GPs' working lives in Scotland, conducted in 2023, which included four questions about GSP.

methodDescriptive analysis of GPs' views of GSP and univariate and multivariate (binary logistic) analysis of factors influencing these views.

resultsThe survey found 79.6% (

conclusionGPs in Scotland are aware of and willing to refer to GSP but have concerns about accessibility for patients from deprived areas. Views were influenced by personal and practice characteristics.

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general practicegreen social prescribingmultimorbiditysocial prescribing

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PMID40360192
PMCPMC12728845

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