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Table 3.

Identified barriers to SPLS implementation

Survey	On-the-job training	Focus groups and interviews
• The length of consultation was identified as a barrier to HP’s engagement with SP by 32.3% of the participants; • Human resources that ensure mediation between HP and the community; • Aspects regarding confidentiality of patient data records that could be accessed by other entities involved in SP.	• Expected low patient adherence rates.	• HP’ Focus Group: ○ Limited activity offered (especially due to COVID-19 pandemic); ○ Bureaucratic issues: very long waiting times when connecting with providers. • Patient interview: ○ Time required for the patient to dedicate to the activities prescribed; ○ Possible associated financial costs.

Survey

On-the-job training

Focus groups and interviews

• The length of consultation was identified as a barrier to HP’s engagement with SP by 32.3% of the participants;

• Human resources that ensure mediation between HP and the community;

• Aspects regarding confidentiality of patient data records that could be accessed by other entities involved in SP.

• Expected low patient adherence rates.

• HP’ Focus Group:

○ Limited activity offered (especially due to COVID-19 pandemic);

○ Bureaucratic issues: very long waiting times when connecting with providers.

• Patient interview:

○ Time required for the patient to dedicate to the activities prescribed;

○ Possible associated financial costs.

SPLS social prescribing local system, HP health professionals, SP social prescribing