A Rapid Review of Opportunities and Challenges in the Implementation of Social Prescription Interventions for Addressing the Unmet Needs of Individuals Living with Long-term Chronic Conditions

Abstract

People with long-term chronic conditions often struggle to access and navigate complex health and social services. Social prescription (SP) interventions, a patient-centred approach, help individuals identify their holistic needs and increase access to non-clinical resources, thus leading to improved health and well-being. This review explores existing SP interventions for people with long-term chronic conditions and identifies the opportunities and challenges of implementing them in primary healthcare settings.