A controlled evaluation of the effect of social prescribing programs on loneliness for adults in Queensland, Australia (protocol)

A controlled evaluation of the effect of social prescribing programs on loneliness for adults in Queensland, Australia (protocol)

Abstract Background In social prescribing, link workers support individuals whose persistent health problems are exacerbated by loneliness by connecting them to community-based social activities. This approach is well established in the UK and is gaining attention in Australia. However, a major limi...

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Main Authors: G. A. Dingle, L. S. Sharman, S. Hayes, D. Chua, J. R. Baker, C. Haslam, J. Jetten, S. A. Haslam, T. Cruwys, N. McNamara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Loneliness
Social prescribing
Social identity
Group programs
Community
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13743-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13743-3

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