European Perspective on How Social Prescribing Can Facilitate Health and Social Integrated Care in the Community

Donata Kurpas; Juan Manuel Mendive; Josep Vidal-Alaball; Ferdinando Petrazzuoli; Mohammed Morad; Thomas Kloppe; Wolfram Herrman; Nataša Mrduljaš-Đujić; Joyce Kenkre

doi:10.5334/ijic.7636

European Perspective on How Social Prescribing Can Facilitate Health and Social Integrated Care in the Community

International Journal of Integrated Care

Volume 23 (2023): Issue 1

By: Donata Kurpas , Juan Manuel Mendive , Josep Vidal-Alaball , Ferdinando Petrazzuoli , Mohammed Morad , Thomas Kloppe , Wolfram Herrman , Nataša Mrduljaš-Đujić and Joyce Kenkre

Open Access

|May 2023

Abstract

Social Prescribing is a mechanism by which primary care team members can refer patients to community groups to improve their health and well-being. It integrates health, social care, and community, allowing patients to actively improve their health and well-being by participating in community initiatives and activities. These activities have traditionally been part of community life in European countries, and the benefits need to be consistently recognized.

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Submitted on: Apr 8, 2023

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