Arts & Health· 2017Q1· Review
Non-clinical community interventions: a systematised review of social prescribing schemes
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A review of UK social prescribing schemes found that non-clinical interventions like arts, education, and exercise can improve mental well-being, boost self-esteem, and reduce negative moods.
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Key points
- Social prescribing schemes utilize non-clinical interventions like arts, education, and exercise.
- Evaluated schemes showed improvements in self-esteem, confidence, and mental well-being.
- Anxiety, depression, and negative mood were reduced in patients referred to these schemes.
- The review identified gaps in the evidence base for social prescribing evaluations.
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Abstract
Background: This review focused on evaluation of United Kingdom social prescribing schemes published in peer-reviewed journals and reports. Schemes, including arts, books, education and exercise “on prescription” refer patients to community sources of non-clinical intervention. Method: A systematised review protocol appraised primary research material evaluating social prescribing schemes published 2000–2015. Searches were performed in electronic databases using keywords, and articles were screened for evaluation of patient data, referral process, assessment method and outcomes; non-evaluated articles were excluded. Results: Of 86 schemes located including pilots, 40 evaluated primary research materials: 17 used quantitative methods including 6 randomised controlled trials; 16 qualitative methods, and 7 mixed methods; 9 exclusively involved arts on prescription. Conclusions: Outcomes included increase in self-esteem and confidence; improvement in mental well-being and positive mood; and reduction in anxiety, depression and negative mood. Despite positive findings, the review identifies a number of gaps in the evidence base and makes recommendations for future evaluation and implementation of referral pathways.
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