Hanlon, P. , Gray, C. M. , Chng, N. R. and Mercer, S. W. (2021) Does Self-Determination Theory help explain the impact of social prescribing? A qualitative analysis of patients’ experiences of the Glasgow ‘Deep-End’ Community Links Worker intervention. Chronic Illness, 17(3), pp. 173-188. (doi: 10.1177/1742395319845427) (PMID:31053038)
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Abstract
Objectives: The Links Worker Programme is a primary care-based social prescribing initiative in Glasgow, Scotland, targeting patients with complex needs in areas of high socioeconomic deprivation. The programme aims to improve wellbeing by connecting patients to appropriate community resources. This study explored the utility of Self-Determination Theory in understanding the reported impacts of the intervention. Methods: Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with 12 patients (34–64 years, six female) referred to Community Links Practitioners using Self-Determination Theory as a framework. Impact was assessed from participants’ description of their personal circumstances before and after interaction with the Community Links Practitioner. Results: Four patients described no overall change in daily life, two described slight improvement and six described moderate or major improvement. Improvers described satisfaction of the three psychological needs identified in Self-Determination Theory: relatedness, competence and autonomy. This often related to greater participation in community activities and sense of competence in social interaction. Patients who benefitted most described a change towards more intrinsic regulation of behaviour following the intervention. Conclusions: Understanding the impact of this social prescribing initiative was facilitated by analysis using Self-Determination Theory. Self-Determination Theory may therefore be a useful theoretical framework for the development and evaluation of new interventions in this setting.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gray, Professor Cindy and Hanlon, Dr Peter and Mercer, Professor Stewart and Chng, Dr Nai Rui |
Authors: | Hanlon, P., Gray, C. M., Chng, N. R., and Mercer, S. W. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
Journal Name: | Chronic Illness |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
ISSN: | 1742-3953 |
ISSN (Online): | 1745-9206 |
Published Online: | 03 May 2019 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2019 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Chronic Illness 17(3): 173-188 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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