Perceptions of Pharmacy Involvement in Social Prescribing Pathways in England, Scotland and Wales.

ABSTRACT: Social prescribing is increasingly viewed as a non-pharmacological option to address psychosocial consequences of social isolation, loneliness and bereavement; key contributors to poor mental health and wellbeing. Our study explored experiences and attitudes of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to social prescribing in England, Scotland, and Wales, using an on-line survey. (Ethical approval, University of Bath, November 2017). The electronic survey was distributed to pharmacists registered with Royal Pharmaceutical Society local practice forum network groups in England, Scotland, and Wales, and pharmacy technicians via social media platforms. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and free text by thematic analysis. One hundred and twenty respondents took part in the survey; (9

SUBMITTER: Taylor DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6473812 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature