Trigger 2: Social Prescribing Flashcards
Define Health
State of overall well-being involving physical, mental, and social factors; not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What does physical health involve?
Physical health refers to the proper functioning of the body’s systems and organs. It involves aspects such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and the absence of injury.
Define mental health.
Mental health is a state of well-being where an individual copes with the normal stresses of life, maintains work productivity, and contributes to the community. It involves emotional and psychological well-being and the ability to adapt to changes.
What does social well-being involve?
Social well-being is an individual’s ability to positively engage meaningfully. It includes the capacity to form and maintain supportive social connections and actively participate in community activities.
What is social prescribing?
Social prescribing is a holistic approach to healthcare that involves connecting physical, mental, and social health factors. It includes non-medical interventions aimed at improving health issues and overall well-being.
Name some interventions included in social prescribing.
Interventions can include exercises, counseling and therapy, support groups, nutritional advice, art activities, and access to financial, employment, or housing services.
True or false: Health is solely the absence of disease.
False. Health is a state of overall well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity.
Physical health involves the proper functioning of the body’s ________ and ________.
Physical health involves the proper functioning of the body’s systems and organs.
Describe mental health.
Mental health is a state of well-being where an individual copes with life’s stresses, maintains productivity, and contributes to the community. It encompasses emotional and psychological well-being.
What are the steps involved in social prescribing delivery?
Identification of health issues, referral from primary care, involvement of a link worker, co-designing a non-clinical prescription, and referral to the voluntary and community sector.
What is the role of a link worker in social prescribing?
The link worker acts as a bridge between the GP and social prescription opportunities, being knowledgeable about local organizations and schemes available to aid the patient.
What is a limitation associated with operating a social prescribing service with volunteers?
It can lead to delays in implementation and may require more flexibility than paid staff, resulting in longer processing times.
How might patient scepticism affect the success of social prescribing?
Scepticism may lead to low motivation or a fear of stigmatization, hindering patients from attending prescribed activities.
True or False: Lack of shared understanding among prescribers, link workers, service users, and providers is not a significant barrier in social prescribing.
False. Lack of shared understanding can result in inappropriate referrals, hindering delivery to the target group.
Accessibility can be a barrier if activities lack ________ access.
Accessibility can be a barrier if activities lack wheelchair access.
How might high turnover of volunteers impact social prescribing programs?
High turnover can disrupt the continuity of the delivery process and necessitate the training of new volunteers.
What is the collaborative step between the patient and the link worker in social prescribing?
Co-designing a non-clinical prescription that adapts to the patient’s needs.
How can a lack of knowledge about extreme disorders impact social prescribing?
It may limit the effectiveness of social prescribing in addressing the needs of individuals with specific and complex health conditions.
What are the key steps involved in social prescribing delivery?
a) Diagnosis, prescription, treatment
b) Referral, medication, follow-up
c) Identification of health issues, referral from primary care, link worker involvement, co-designing prescription, referral to the voluntary sector
d) Exercise, diet, medication
c) Identification of health issues, referral from primary care, link worker involvement, co-designing prescription, referral to the voluntary sector
What is the primary role of a link worker in social prescribing?
a) Providing medical prescriptions
b) Bridging the gap between the GP and social prescription opportunities
c) Managing community activities
d) Conducting health assessments
b) Bridging the gap between the GP and social prescription opportunities
What is a limitation associated with operating a social prescribing service with volunteers?
a) Faster implementation
b) Higher flexibility
c) Lower processing times
d) Potential delays in implementation and the need for flexibility
d) Potential delays in implementation and the need for flexibility
How might patient scepticism impact social prescribing success?
a) Improve motivation
b) Enhance participation
c) Lead to low motivation or fear of stigmatization
d) Expedite referral process
c) Lead to low motivation or fear of stigmatization
What can result from a lack of shared understanding in social prescribing?
a) Streamlined referral process
b) Appropriate referrals
c) Inappropriate referrals hindering delivery to the target group
d) Quicker implementation
c) Inappropriate referrals hindering delivery to the target group
What can be a significant barrier in social prescribing if activities lack this?
a) Financial support
b) Wheelchair access
c) Technological support
d) Public transportation
b) Wheelchair access