N Howlett, K Brown, I Freethy, S W Mercer, G Özakıncı
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Abstract
This opinion piece details the challenges associated with defining and evaluating social prescribing. It explores the types of data and considerations needed to produce a more robust evidence base in this area, concluding with a call to action for better collaboration and evidence building from a range of stakeholders.
期刊介绍:
Perspectives in Public Health is a bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal. It is practice orientated and features current topics and opinions; news and views on current health issues; case studies; book reviews; letters to the Editor; as well as updates on the Society"s work. The journal also commissions articles for themed issues and publishes original peer-reviewed articles. Perspectives in Public Health"s primary aim is to be an invaluable resource for the Society"s members, who are health-promoting professionals from many disciplines, including environmental health, health protection, health and safety, food safety and nutrition, building and engineering, primary care, academia and government.