Stakeholder Perspectives on the Acceptability, Design, and Integration of Produce Prescriptions for People with Type 2 Diabetes in Australia: A Formative Study

Top Things to Know

Produce prescriptions are acceptable but face challenges in context, accessibility, and sustainability.

Stakeholders highlighted the importance of community-led approaches and proper infrastructure.

The study highlights the need for tailored funding models and alignment with existing health initiatives, supporting the integration of produce prescriptions into national healthcare strategies.

Summary of Conclusion/Findings

The study explored stakeholder perspectives on the acceptability, design, and integration of produce prescription programs for adults with type 2 diabetes in Australia. It found that stakeholders generally viewed produce prescriptions as acceptable but identified challenges related to context, accessibility, and sustainability. Participants emphasized the need for community-led approaches and appropriate infrastructure, such as screening tools, to support program implementation. Diverse views on potential funding models were expressed, indicating the need for further investigation. Aligning evaluation outcomes with existing measures in local, state, and federal initiatives was recommended, and entry points for integration were identified within and outside the health sector.