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A Model for Understanding Lived Expertise to Support Effective Recruitment of Peer Roles
Louise Byrne1,2, Helena Roennfeldt3
1School of Management, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia. louise.byrne3@rmit.edu.au.
Administration and Policy in Mental Health
|November 13, 2024
Summary
Peer roles in mental health services require specific
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Services
- Addiction Services
- Peer Support Workforce
Background:
- Growing integration of peer roles in mental health and addiction services.
- Limited understanding of essential 'lived experience' for peer roles.
- Need for effective recruitment strategies for peer workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- Explore participant views on lived experience knowledge and skills.
- Inform the design and recruitment for peer roles.
- Enhance the effectiveness of the peer support workforce.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study with 132 participants across 5 US organizations.
- Involved peer workers, management, and other colleagues.
- Conducted 14 focus groups and 8 individual interviews.
Main Results:
- Identified three domains of lived experience: individual, collective, and Lived Expertise.
- Lived Expertise encompasses experientially developed knowledge and skills.
- Lived Expertise combines individual and collective experiential knowledge.
Conclusions:
- Understanding Lived Expertise is crucial for designing peer roles.
- This model can improve recruitment strategies and materials.
- Enhances the effectiveness and support for the peer workforce.
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