Co-developing peer interventions in health-related contexts
A case study from exercise referral
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21323830 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Robert M Portman (0000-0003-0012-871X, Teesside University, corresponding author), Andrew Levy (0000-0002-6709-4190, Edge Hill University), Andrew R Levy (Health Research Institute, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK), Anthony J Maher (0000-0002-1628-0962, Leeds Beckett University), Stuart J Fairclough (0000-0001-8358-1979, Health Research Institute, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 17-28 |
| Publication date | 2022-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Education Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0017-8969 • E-ISSN: 1748-8176 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00178969211045106 |
| OpenAlex | W3200053646 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 29 |
Objective: Peer support interventions can be successful in enhancing physical activity (PA) in a variety of health-related contexts. However, the evidence base remains equivocal, and ways to integrate structured peer support within the context of exercise referral schemes (ERSs) remain unexplored. In this regard, few studies consider the prospective acceptability of peer support interventions. Prior qualitative exploration can elicit insight into factors likely to influence peer intervention success, thus maximising the likelihood of developing and implementing effective peer support interventions. This study assessed the prospective acceptability of a peer support intervention for exercise referral. Design/Setting: Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 ERS clients ( n = 10) and providers ( n = 4) across two ERS sites in the North West of England, UK. Method: Interviews covered preferred demographic and personal characteristics of ERS peers and prospective peer roles. Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. Results: A desirable ERS peer was perceived as someone who was positive and empathetic, with good interpersonal skills. ERS peers were considered to present a promising opportunity to enhance the accessibility of emotional, motivational and informational support among ERS clients while alleviating burden on ERS providers. Conclusion: Study findings have relevance to the integration of peer support in comparable ERS contexts, highlighting the value of developmental research to refine peer recruitment criteria and to facilitate ownership and support among providers across a variety of health-related contexts
Context (archaeology) · Health education · Interpersonal communication · Intervention (counseling) · Medical education · Peer education · Peer group · Peer review · Peer support · Psychological intervention · Public health · Qualitative research · Referral · Social support · Thematic analysis · Variety (cybernetics) · Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare · Applied Psychology · Medicine · Nursing · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Spinal Cord Injury Research
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The Feasibility of a Novel School Peer-Led Mentoring Model to Improve the Physical Activity Levels and Sedentary Time of Adolescent Girls
Facilitating adherence to physical activity
Process evaluation of the school-based Girls Active programme
Recruiting young people to sensitive research
Effect of exercise referral schemes upon health and well-being
Successful Qualitative Research
A qualitative content analysis of peer mentoring video calls in adolescents with chronic illness
Qualitative Quality
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |