Unveiling the Presence of Social Prescribing in Romania in the Context of Sustainable Healthcare—A Scoping Review

Roxana Surugiu, Mihaela Adela Iancu, Anca Maria Lăcătus, Carmen Adriana Dogaru, Mioara Desdemona Stepan, Irina Anca Eremia, Andrea Elena Neculau () and Gheorghe Gindrovel Dumitra
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Roxana Surugiu: Department of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rareș Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
Mihaela Adela Iancu: Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Rheumatology, Geriatrics), Family Medicine, Labor Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
Anca Maria Lăcătus: Department of Fundamental, Clinical and Profilactic Sciences, Transylvania University of Brasov, 56 Nicolae Bălcescu Street, 500019 Brasov, Romania
Carmen Adriana Dogaru: Department of Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rareș Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
Mioara Desdemona Stepan: Department of Infant Care-Pediatrics-Neonatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rareș Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania
Irina Anca Eremia: Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Rheumatology, Geriatrics), Family Medicine, Labor Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
Andrea Elena Neculau: Department of Fundamental, Clinical and Profilactic Sciences, Transylvania University of Brasov, 56 Nicolae Bălcescu Street, 500019 Brasov, Romania
Gheorghe Gindrovel Dumitra: Department of Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2-4 Petru Rareș Street, 200349 Craiova, Romania

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 15, 1-13

Abstract: Background : Social prescribing initiatives are tailored coaching programs created to assist participants in improving their personal circumstances and might constitute a creative way to enhance public and preventive health as we work toward providing universal financially sustainable healthcare. Methods : We conducted a scoping review with the aim of summarizing the main global trends on social prescribing and to identify the existing resources and potential targets of social prescribing in Romania. Results : One of the main concerns that arose from this review is the lack of defined pathways to access social programs and the lack of link workers, recognized as a valuable form of support in directing people toward the most appropriate intervention, necessary to increase long-term sustainability. We also acknowledge the importance of primary care in social prescribing, especially in prevention. The level of awareness and the capacity of primary care providers to identify the need for social prescription to increase the awareness of resources and encourage teamwork should be increased. Conclusions : By focusing on these areas, we can enhance the health and well-being of the population and fully realize the benefits of social prescribing in Romania. Further research and collaboration on social prescribing are crucial for optimizing its impact in Romania.

Keywords: social prescribing; vulnerable populations; primary care; Romanian; prevention; chronic disease; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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