Providing mental health peer support 1: A Delphi study to develop consensus on the essential components, costs, benefits, barriers and facilitators
Abstract
Background: While formalised mental health peer support is on the increase, there continues to be a lack of consensus regarding the peer supporter role. Aim: The aim was to develop consensus on the essential components, personal costs, personal benefits, barriers and facilitators involved in providing mental health peer support. Methods: The Delphi method was used. In the first round, an exhaustive list of statements pertaining to peer support was generated from literature review and consultation with experienced peer supporters. In the second round, 147 UK peer supporters rated statements online or via post, and completed a questionnaire about experiences of providing peer support. Criteria for consensus were applied.
Author
Citations
Altmetric:
Date
2018
Type
Article
Subject
Peer group, Mental health services, Peer support
Collections
Citation
Burke, E. M., Pyle, M., Machin, K. & Morrison, A. P. (2018). Providing mental health peer support 1: A Delphi study to develop consensus on the essential components, costs, benefits, barriers and facilitators. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 64 (8), pp.799-812.