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  • Healthcare Management
  • Mental Health Services Research
  • Health Systems Strengthening

Background:

  • Healthcare systems globally are shifting towards recovery-oriented practices.
  • Peer Support Workers (PSWs) are increasingly recognized as a strategy for this transformation.
  • Challenges exist in effectively implementing and integrating PSW roles into healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on peer support in healthcare.
  • To identify critical factors for the successful implementation of PSW roles.
  • To provide considerations for effective integration of peer support services.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent research on peer support.
  • Analysis of factors influencing implementation and integration.
  • Synthesis of best practices and considerations.

Main Results:

  • Peer support is a valuable component of recovery-oriented care.
  • Successful implementation requires addressing organizational, training, and role definition factors.
  • Effective integration necessitates clear pathways and interprofessional collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Peer support workers offer significant benefits to healthcare systems.
  • Strategic planning and support are crucial for effective PSW implementation and integration.
  • Further research should focus on optimizing peer support models within diverse healthcare settings.