Coproduction in Social Prescribing Initiatives: Protocol for a Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social prescribing (SP) takes a holistic approach to health by linking clients from clinical settings to community programs to address their nonmedical needs. The emerging evidence base for SP demonstrates variability in the design and implementation of different SP initiatives. To effectively address these needs, coproduction among clients, communities, stakeholders, and policy makers is important for tailoring SP initiatives for optimal uptake.

Objective

This study aims to explore the role of coproduction in SP initiatives. The research question is as follows: How and for what purpose has coproduction been incorporated across a range of SP initiatives for different clients?

Methods

A review of international literature will be conducted following the JBI g

SUBMITTER: Dougherty M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528170 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature