Enhancing Role Integrity for Peer Workers

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ID8906637
AuthorsAlex Elswick (University of Kentucky, corresponding author), Melinda Murdock (0000-0003-2809-980X, University of Kentucky), Amanda Fallin‐Bennett (0000-0001-9491-3908, University of Kentucky), Amanda Fallin-Bennett
Year2023
Volume60
Issue1
Pages124-130
Publication date2023-07-04
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCommunity Mental Health Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0010-3853 • E-ISSN: 1573-2789
PublisherSpringer Science+Business Media (PUBLISHER • DE)
DOI10.1007/s10597-023-01156-4
PMID37401957
OpenAlexW4383059240
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited21

Although informal peer support has been a central feature of recovery for people with substance use disorder (SUD), more recently there has been a stark increase in formal models of peer support. In the infancy of formalized peer support, researchers warned of potential threats to the integrity of the peer support role. Now, almost two decades into the rapid expansion of peer support, research has yet to evaluate the extent to which peer support is being implemented with fidelity and role integrity. The present study aimed to assess peer workers' perceptions of peer role integrity. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 21 peer workers in Central Kentucky. Results suggest that the role of peers is not well understood by onboarding organizations, and thus, the integrity of peer support is diluted. Findings from this study suggest room for improvement in the training, supervision, and implementation of peer support

Environmental health · Occupational safety and health · Peer review · Political science · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

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