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  • Implementation Science
  • Peer Support Interventions

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  • Peer workers, individuals with lived experience of mental distress, are increasingly integrated into mental health services.
  • Factors influencing the implementation of peer worker roles are known, but the link between implementation and intervention outcomes remains under-explored.
  • Previous research shows mixed evidence on the effectiveness of interventions delivered by peer workers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the association between the implementation of peer support interventions and their delivery.
  • To compare implementation factors in sites with high versus low participant engagement and fidelity to peer support principles.
  • To identify facilitators and barriers impacting the consistent delivery of peer support.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative comparative case study design was employed.
  • Data were collected through interviews with 20 peer workers and their five supervisors.
  • An analytical framework derived from implementation theory was used to compare data from sites with contrasting levels of participant engagement and fidelity.

Main Results:

  • High engagement-high fidelity sites demonstrated strong collaboration with clinical teams and well-resourced supervisors.
  • Low engagement-low fidelity sites, often involving peer workers in non-profit organizations in rural areas, faced resource constraints and inter-organizational challenges.
  • Barriers in lower-performing sites included challenging relationships with ward staff, limited supervision, and geographical constraints impacting delivery consistency.

Conclusions:

  • Implementation processes directly influence the delivery of peer support, affecting participant engagement and potentially intervention outcomes.
  • Inadequate resourcing, access issues, and strained relationships with clinical teams can hinder consistent peer support delivery.
  • The impact of geography on implementation and the need for robust supervisor roles require careful consideration.