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Our aim was to identify a core outcome set based on feedback from diverse user groups of people who could be affected by (e.g. adults \u2265 60 years) or who can affect (e.g. providers, researchers) social prescribing.<\/p>\n                  <\/sec>\n                  <sec>\n                    <title>Methods<\/title>\n                    <p>: Following standard guidelines for Delphi studies, we developed a two-round online survey with a focus on Canadian perspectives. We asked participants to rate 21 outcomes as \u201ccritical\u201d (7\u20139 on a 9-point scale), \u201cimportant but not critical\u201d (4\u20136 points) or \u201cnot important\u201d (1\u20133 points). We provide a subgroup description of findings from older adult\/family and friend perspectives.<\/p>\n                  <\/sec>\n                  <sec>\n                    <title>Results<\/title>\n                    <p>Round 1 was completed by 74 people from 10 user groups and Round 2 by 52 people from eight user groups (70% retention). Ratings between rounds were generally consistent. Seven outcomes met the \u201ccritical\u201d threshold. No outcomes were excluded. Critical outcomes focused on mental health, physical and social functioning, and well-being. Participants commented on environmental (e.g. resources, care delivery) and equity factors.<\/p>\n                  <\/sec>\n                  <sec>\n                    <title>Conclusion<\/title>\n                    <p>This study identified seven critical outcomes to consider in evaluations of social prescribing research and interventions. Future investigations should investigate how contextual and personal factors might influence outcomes and identify specific instruments (e.g. questionnaires, performance-based tests) to assess each outcome. Identification of outcomes is a continuous process, requiring regular updates as results may change due the ongoing evolution of social prescribing and other factors.<\/p>\n                  <\/sec>","DOI":"10.24095\/hpcdp.46.1.02","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,19]],"date-time":"2025-12-19T15:12:56Z","timestamp":1766157176000},"page":"11-22","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Identifying social prescribing core outcomes using a Delphi approach: findings and future directions"],"prefix":"10.24095","volume":"46","author":[{"given":"Maureen C.","family":"Ashe","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Anna M.","family":"Chudyk","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Margaret","family":"Lin","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Home and Community Care Services, Fraser Health Authority, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Thomas","family":"Iverson","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Gurkirat","family":"Singh Nijjar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"W. 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