An overview of using an asset-based approach to nursing

Henry, H; Howarth, ML

Abstract

This article provides general practice nurses (GPNs) with a brief history of asset-based community development
(ABCD). It considers how the principles of asset-based approaches are currently used and may be further developed
to tackle modern challenges in health and social care. It considers one particular approach, ‘social prescribing’ —
this is perhaps best known to GPNs. Social prescribing has emerged as an early asset-based solution to improve
wellbeing. The article also explores some of the advantages and limitations of social prescribing and gives glimpses
as to how asset-based nursing may evolve.

Citation

Henry, H., & Howarth, M. (2018). An overview of using an asset-based approach to nursing

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Online Publication Date: Dec 1, 2018
• Publication Date: Dec 1, 2018
• Deposit Date: Feb 11, 2019
• Journal: General Practice Nursing
• Volume: 4
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 61-66
• Related Public URLs: https://www.journalofpracticenursing.co.uk/journal/