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Victoria Stirrup1, Fergal W Jones2, Iain Dimond3
1Faculty of Medicine Health and Social Care, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, UK.
Journal of Mental Health (Abingdon, England)
|September 27, 2021
Summary
Introducing Lived Experience Practitioners (LXPs) in mental health services requires strong organizational support, effective training, and clear employment procedures. This study outlines a successful development and evaluation process for the LXP role.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services Research
- Peer Support Roles
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Growing recognition of the value of peer support roles in mental health care.
- Limited guidance exists for implementing these roles within existing services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a novel peer worker role, the Lived Experience Practitioner (LXP).
- To provide a framework for introducing LXPs within a National Health Service (NHS) Trust.
Main Methods:
- Employed a three-phase exploratory mixed-methods approach.
- Qualitative data informed the development of implementation procedures.
- Quantitative examination assessed the implementation process.
Main Results:
- Five key themes emerged: role design, training, piloting, career pathways, and communication.
- Developed policies and procedures through dedicated workstreams.
- Successfully trained and employed seven LXPs, with sustained employment for over two years.
Conclusions:
- Organizational support is crucial for successful LXP integration.
- A comprehensive training program is essential for LXP effectiveness.
- Clear and supportive employment procedures facilitate role sustainability.
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