Social Prescription Interventions: A Systematic Literature Review.

Introduction: The increasing health disparities underscore the importance of preventive interventions, where social prescription (SP) emerges as a comprehensive intervention for physical, mental, and social health. Objective: Identify the application procedures, types of interventions, and results o...

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Publicado en:Salud Uninorte Vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 449 - 483
Autores principales: SANTANA RUIZ, ANA PINHEIRO, DE ASSIS, RODRIGO VIEIRA, CIFUENTES-TINJACA, CRISTIAN DAVID, ROSINHA, ANTÓNIO PALMA
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Publicado: Fundacion Universidad del Norte may-ago2026
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          SANTANA RUIZ, ANA PINHEIRO
          DE ASSIS, RODRIGO VIEIRA
          CIFUENTES-TINJACA, CRISTIAN DAVID
          ROSINHA, ANTÓNIO PALMA
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          PhD in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Work and Organizational Psychology, Universidade do Algarve.
          PhD and a Master’s Degree in Sociology. Integrated Researcher, Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology . Assistant Professor of Social Research Methods, Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon.
          Nurse and Master of Science in Nursing. Nursing Research Coordinator, Vice-Rectory for Research, Universidad Manuela Beltrán. Researcher, Faculty of Nursing, Universidad Nacional de Colombia.
          Psychologist. Master’s Degree in Social and Organizational Psychology. Doctor in Organizational and Work Psychology. Professor, Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing de Lisboa.
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        Mental health
        Well-being
        Health equity
        Social support
        Health promotion
        Psychological well-being
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          Social support
          Health promotion
          Psychological well-being
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        health organization
        intervention
        social prescription
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        prescripción social
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        Introduction: The increasing health disparities underscore the importance of preventive interventions, where social prescription (SP) emerges as a comprehensive intervention for physical, mental, and social health. Objective: Identify the application procedures, types of interventions, and results of SP studied in the literature between 2019 and 2023. Materials and methods: In this systematic review, the inclusion criteria consisted of samples of adults with any medical condition, studies available in Portuguese, English, or Spanish, and those describing the direct impact of an SP intervention on clients. The investigation period was from July 12 to September 1, 2023, and the databases used were Academic Search Complete, Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus. Results: Eight articles involving 352 participants (SD=442.648) were selected. We identified studies of a qualitative (37.5%), quantitative (37.5%), and mixed (25%) nature. Qualitative studies analyzed the experiences and perceptions of clients and liaison workers regarding the SP intervention, while quantitative studies assessed the effects of SP on variables such as mental and physical health, and social well-being. Mixed studies analyzed physical health, identification, and social belonging. We identified wide-ranging benefits, including improvements in mental and physical health, self-determination, autonomy, and social well-being. Conclusions: SP has demonstrated the potential to improve health and well-being individually and systemically, thereby increasing the efficiency of healthcare services. However, adaptation to individual needs and the effective integration of healthcare and community support are essential. The limitations suggest the need for future research addressing additional criteria.
        Introducción: La creciente disparidad en salud subraya la importancia de los programas preventivos, en los que la Prescripción Social (PS) surge como una intervención integral para la salud física, mental y social. Objetivo: Identificar los procedimientos de aplicación, tipos de intervenciones y resultados de la PS estudiados en la literatura entre 2019 y 2023. Materiales y métodos: En esta revisión sistemática, los criterios de inclusión incluyeron muestras de adultos con cualquier condición médica, estudios disponibles en portugués/inglés/español y aquellos que describieran el impacto directo de una intervención de PS en los clientes. El período de investigación fue del 12 de julio al 1 de septiembre de 2023 y las bases de datos utilizadas fueron Academic Search Complete, Web of Science, PubMed y Scopus. Resultados: Se seleccionaron ocho artículos que involucraron a 352 participantes (DE = 442,648). Se identificaron estudios de naturaleza cualitativa (37,5 %), cuantitativa (37,5 %) y mixta (25 %). Los estudios cualitativos analizaron las experiencias y percepciones de los clientes y los trabajadores de enlace con respecto a la intervención de PS, mientras que los estudios cuantitativos evaluaron los efectos de la PS en variables como la salud mental y física y el bienestar social. Los estudios mixtos analizaron la salud física, la identificación y la pertenencia social. Identificamos amplios beneficios, incluidas mejoras en la salud mental y física, la autodeterminación, la autonomía y el bienestar social. Conclusiones: La PS ha demostrado el potencial de mejorar la salud y el bienestar a nivel individual y sistémico, aumentando así la eficiencia de los servicios de salud. Sin embargo, la adaptación a las necesidades individuales y la integración efectiva de la atención sanitaria y el apoyo comunitario son esenciales. Las limitaciones sugieren la necesidad de futuras investigaciones que aborden criterios adicionales.
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