Tokenistic or genuinely effective? Exploring the views of voluntary sector staff regarding the emerging peer support worker role in mental health

ConclusionSuccessful integration of the PSW requires careful consideration of the role, the workplace environment and the unique needs of the peer, in order to prevent the role becoming constrained and diluted. Implications for practiceThe PSW role may impact the traditional delivery of mental health nursing services. It is, therefore, essential that nurses are cognisant of these potential challenges to successfully facilitate the integration of PSWs in practice.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research