Supplementary file 1_Evaluating the social return on investment of nature-based social pre

A randomized controlled trial in Barcelona evaluated the social return on investment of a nature-based social prescribing intervention called 'Friends in Nature'. The analysis, conducted within the EU-H2020 RECETAS project, found a social return of EUR 1.48 per EUR 1 invested. The dataset is a supplementary document authored by Veronika Papon, last updated in May 2026.

Use Cases

• Calculate Social Return on Investment ratios for public health programs based on the described methodology.
• Compare the financial and social value of different loneliness interventions based on the SROI and net present value metrics.
• Model the sensitivity of social value outcomes to different investment scenarios based on the range of SROI ratios reported.
• Assess the broader societal benefits of nature-based social prescribing programs based on the trial results.

Strengths

• The analysis provides specific financial metrics, including a SROI ratio of EUR 1.48 and a net present value per participant.
• The study is part of a formal EU-H2020 project (RECETAS) and registered as a clinical trial (NCT05488496).
• Results include sensitivity analyses showing SROI ratios ranging from EUR 0.83 to 13.18.

Limitations

• The dataset is a 3.2 MB DOCX file; the underlying raw data or column-level details are not provided.
• Row count and specific data structure are unknown, limiting suitability assessment for direct analysis.
• The description focuses on results and methodology; the granular data supporting the calculations is not described.

Provenance

Source

figshare, authored by Veronika Papon.

Collection Method

Analysis performed alongside the 'Friends in Nature' randomized controlled trial.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-25 14:46:55.

Geography

Barcelona