Table 2.

Frequency of studies reporting various social prescribing approaches and outcomes.

	Number of studies (%)*
Social prescribing approaches
Method of entryReferralSignpostingSelf-referral	29 (91%)6 (19%)12 (38%)
Link worker roleSingle-function link roleLink and provision of prescribed activitiesLink and additional role (e.g. peer support, caseworker)	5 (16%)27 (84%)18 (56%)
Social prescribing outcomes
Intervention effectsPhysical health and wellbeingMental health and wellbeingHealthcare utilisationSelf-esteem, confidence and empowermentKnowledge and skillsSocial connectivity	7 (22%)17 (53%)10 (31%)24 (75%)8 (25%)24 (75%)
Intervention implementationProviders of social prescribing servicesReferrers to social prescribing servicesIndividuals receiving services	23 (72%)6 (19%)17 (53%)

^⁎Not mutually exclusive counts and percentages.