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International insights into peer support in a neonatal context: A mixed-methods study.
Gill Thomson1,2, Marie-Clare Balaam3
1Maternal and Infant Nutrition & Nurture (MAINN), School of Community Health and Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom.
Plos One
|August 1, 2019
Summary
Peer support offers vital information and emotional aid to parents with infants in neonatal units. This study reveals significant variations in how peer support services recruit, train, and support their peer providers globally.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal care
- Parental support systems
- Health services research
Background:
- Peer support is a common intervention for parents of infants in neonatal units.
- Existing knowledge lacks comprehensive details on neonatal peer support types, training, and supporter provisions.
- This study addresses these gaps through international research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature and types of neonatal peer support provision globally.
- To explore the recruitment, training, and support mechanisms for peer supporters.
- To identify variations and best practices in peer support services.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods international study was conducted.
- An online survey was distributed to peer support organizations/services.
- Follow-up interviews were held with a purposive sample of survey respondents.
Main Results:
- Data from 48 organizations across 16 countries were analyzed.
- Significant variations were found in peer support types, training, and supporter arrangements.
- Differences correlated with service size, funding, and integration into healthcare.
Conclusions:
- Neonatal peer support services exhibit considerable diversity in structure and operation.
- Promising strategies exist for enhancing management, practice integration, and supporter development.
- Recommendations are provided to improve the operationalization and delivery of peer support.
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