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Guidelines for peer support in high-risk organizations: an international consensus study using the Delphi method.

Mark C Creamer¹, Tracey Varker, Jonathan Bisson

¹Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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|April 24, 2012

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This study developed evidence-informed guidelines for peer-support programs in high-risk organizations. The consensus-based recommendations aim to standardize goals and procedures for these critical employee support initiatives.

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Area of Science:

Occupational health
Psychology
Organizational behavior

Background:

Peer-support programs are common in high-risk organizations but lack standardized concepts and procedures.
Existing programs show variability in goals and implementation, hindering consistent evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop evidence-informed peer-support guidelines for high-risk organizations.
To enhance consistency in peer-support program goals and procedures.
To establish a foundation for systematic program evaluation.

Main Methods:

A 3-round, web-based Delphi process involving 92 international experts (clinicians, researchers, practitioners).
Experts rated the importance of statements derived from existing literature on peer support.
Consensus was defined as agreement with resolution of minority objections.

Main Results:

Consensus was achieved on 62 out of 77 (81%) statements.
Eight key recommendations were developed, covering program goals, selection, training, roles, access, supporter well-being, and evaluation.
The recommendations provide a framework for designing and implementing peer-support programs.

Conclusions:

This international consensus provides a crucial starting point for developing standardized peer-support programs.
The guidelines aim to improve the effectiveness and consistency of support for employees exposed to trauma.
Further implementation and evaluation of these evidence-informed guidelines are recommended.