Exploring the enablers and barriers to social prescribing for people living with long-term neurological conditions: a focus group investigation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with Long Term Neurological Conditions (LTNCs) value peer support and social activities. Psychological support and wellbeing enables them to manage their condition. Social prescribing is a formal process of referring patients to a link worker to co-design a plan to improve their health and wellbeing. Intervention involves supporting participation in activities based within the individual's local community. This study aimed to explore the barriers and enablers to accessing social prescribing for people living with LTNCs (plwLTNCs).

Methods

A total of four focus groups were carried out with 17 participants, including different neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Fragile X Syndrome, epilepsy, and traumatic brain injury. Two participants

SUBMITTER: Simpson S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8590354 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature