What are the challenges that social prescribers face when supporting people within dementia and how can these be addressed? A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence suggests that social prescribing might have a positive impact on identity, control, creativity and quality of life in people with dementia. While evidence on the benefits of social prescribing is accumulating, there is a sparsity of research on the experiences of social prescribers. This study aims to identify the challenges that social prescribers face when supporting people with dementia and their families and strategies to address these.

Materials and methods

A qualitative study involving 24 social prescribers from all regions in England. Semi-structured interviews investigated challenges and strategies that social prescribers experience in their own practice. Data were analysed through thematic analysis. Results on "Challenges" and the respective "S

SUBMITTER: Di Lorito C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11741600 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature