Factors influencing the implementation of a general practice nurse-led intervention to improve social connectedness among older people in Australia: a qualitative descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social connection is fundamental to healthy ageing reducing the serious health impacts of loneliness and social isolation. General practice nurses (GPNs) have skills in assessing and responding to older people's complex needs, applicable to nurse-led interventions strengthening older people's social connections.

Aim

To explore factors influencing the implementation of a GPN-led social prescribing intervention to improve social connectedness among older people.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive study was conducted through semi-structured interviews (n = 13) and two focus groups with eight Australian GPNs exploring intervention implementation. The intervention comprised assessment, goal setting, co-production of personalised plans, referral, and follow

SUBMITTER: Thompson C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823370 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature