Service user perspectives on social prescribing services for mental health in the UK: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To thematically synthesise adult service users' perspectives on how UK-based social prescribing services support them with their mental health management.

Methods

Nine databases were systematically searched up to March 2022. Eligible studies were qualitative or mixed methods studies involving participants aged ⩾ 18 years accessing social prescribing services primarily for mental health reasons. Thematic synthesis was applied to qualitative data to create descriptive and analytical themes.

Results

51,965 articles were identified from electronic searches. Six studies were included in the review (n = 220 participants) with good methodological quality. Five studies utilised a link worker referral model, and one study a direct referral model. Modal reasons for r

SUBMITTER: Cooper M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10226005 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature