a Institute for National Strategic Studies , National Defense University , Washington , DC , USA.
b Independent Practice , Annapolis , MD , USA.
Death Stud. 2018 Oct;42(9):555-568. doi: 10.1080/07481187.2017.1414087. Epub 2018 Mar 1.
This exploratory, qualitative study addresses the question: what are the important elements in effective peer support programs for bereaved survivors? Interviews with 10 highly experienced experts were analyzed to identify recurrent themes and elements. Findings indicate that effective peer support programs for the bereaved should be: easily accessible; confidential; provide a safe environment; use peer supporters with similar shared experiences to clients; select peer supporters carefully; partner with professional mental health providers; train peer supporters thoroughly; and provide care and monitoring for peer supporters. These results can help inform efforts to improve peer support programs for bereaved survivors.
本探索性、定性研究旨在探讨以下问题：有效的丧亲幸存者同伴支持项目的重要元素是什么？对 10 名经验丰富的专家进行了访谈，以确定反复出现的主题和元素。研究结果表明，有效的丧亲同伴支持项目应该具有以下特点：易于获取；保密；提供安全的环境；使用与客户具有相似共同经历的同伴支持者；精心挑选同伴支持者；与专业心理健康提供者合作；对同伴支持者进行全面培训；为同伴支持者提供关怀和监督。这些结果可以帮助指导改进丧亲幸存者同伴支持项目的努力。
