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Establishing Internationally Accepted Conceptual and Operational Definitions of Social Prescribing Through Expert Consensus: A Delphi Study Protocol.
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- Influence of general practitioners' perceptions on social prescription of arts, nature, and physical activity for psychosocial health and well-being: a structural equation model approach.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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- PROTOCOL: Effects of social prescribing for older adults: An evidence and gap map.Campbell systematic reviews · 2024Article
- Cardiovascular Disease's Lonely Hearts Club.The American journal of cardiology · 2024Article
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- Current Trends and Future Directions in Urban Social Prescribing.Current environmental health reports · 2023Review
- Prospects and Aspirations for Workforce Training and Education in Social Prescribing.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Connected Communities | Learning lessons from person-centred community-based support services' implementation: a mixed-methods study protocol.NIHR open research · 2023Article
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Abstract
Introduction: There is currently no agreed definition of social prescribing. This is problematic for research, policy, and practice, as the use of common language is the crux of establishing a common understanding. Both conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing are needed to address this gap. Therefore, the aim of the study that is outlined in this protocol is to establish internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing. Methodology: A Delphi study will be conducted to develop internationally accepted conceptual and operational definitions of social prescribing with an international, multidisciplinary panel of experts. It is anticipated that this study will involve approximately 40 participants (range = 20-60 participants) and consist of 3-5 rounds. Consensus will be defined Discussion: Not only will these definitions serve to unite the social prescribing community, but they will also inform research, policy, and practice. By laying the groundwork for the formation of a robust evidence base, this foundational work will support the advancement of social prescribing and help to unlock the full potential of the social prescribing movement. Conclusion: This important work will be foundational and timely, given the rapid spread of the social prescribing movement around the world.
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