The role of social prescribers in wales: a consensus methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Social prescribing continues to grow and change across healthcare services in Wales; however, research of the day-to-day performance of social prescribers is limited. This study aimed to explore which roles are perceived to be the most important and frequently used by social prescribers in Wales and compare these results to reports in studies of services in other countries in order to support future role development and potential standardisation.

Methods

This study used the Group Concept Mapping via the Concept Systems Global Max™ software to collect and analyse all data from both participants and literature.

Results

There was a total of 101 statements generated (119 participants, 84 literature) ranging from generic interpersonal skills to specialised training (c

SUBMITTER: Roberts T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9483681 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature