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Social prescribing by community nurses in southeastern Australia: a qualitative study
Jonathan Methley1,2,3, M Mofizul Islam4
1Community Nurse, Peninsula Health, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Journal of Research in Nursing : JRN
|June 9, 2026
Summary
Community nurses in Australia recognize the importance of social prescribing for patient well-being. However, significant barriers hinder its implementation, necessitating targeted support to integrate these services effectively.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Nursing Practice
- Social Determinants of Health
Background:
- Social prescribing connects patients with community resources for social support.
- Community nurses are vital for social prescribing, yet their experiences are under-researched.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Australian community nurses' experiences with social prescribing.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to social prescribing implementation in community nursing.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 20 community nurses in Australia.
- Snowball and purposive sampling used for recruitment.
- Thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews.
Main Results:
- Nurses referred patients to activities like men's sheds, walking groups, and art therapy.
- Identified themes included a broader view of patient care, and barriers to referral and implementation.
- Nurses favored affordable, achievable activities addressing isolation and promoting physical activity.
- Awareness of the term 'social prescribing' varied among nurses.
Conclusions:
- Community nurses acknowledge the social determinants of health.
- Significant challenges impede the effective implementation of social prescribing.
- Addressing these barriers is crucial for integrating social prescribing into routine community nursing care.
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