10.15131/shef.data.5629204.v1
Janet Harris
Janet
Harris
Abu Abualbashir
Abu
Abualbashir
Robert Akparibo
Robert
Akparibo
Steve Ariss
Steve
Ariss
Annette Haywood
Annette
Haywood
Fabrizio Messina
Fabrizio
Messina
John Soady
John
Soady
Tracey Young
Tracey
Young
Shifting Demand for Non Medical Services Evaluation Report
The University of Sheffield
2017
health promotion strategies
community link workers
Health Promotion
Primary Health Care
Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified
2017-11-27 15:01:32
Dataset
https://orda.shef.ac.uk/articles/dataset/Shifting_Demand_for_Non_Medical_Services_Evaluation_Report/5629204
This evaluation looked at the feasibility and utility of a city-wide, brief intervention provided by community support workers to link people with non-medical issues to a range of services and support. The GP referral system effectively identified people at high risk of avoidable hospital admissions. Over 90% of patients referred received an assessment from a community support worker (CSW). The approach used by CSWs was consistent with the international evidence base for providing effective peer support. Clients initially self-reported reduced anxiety and social isolation. After being linked, however, there were delays in getting needs met, leading to disengagement and return to the high risk group. Effectiveness of the service is dependent upon the capacity and responsiveness of the sectors to which clients are referred.<br>