Integrating stakeholder feedback into the design of a peer-delivered primary care wellness program: A rapid qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals seen in Primary Care with behavioral health concerns who decline behavioral health treatment may benefit from the support of peers (consumers in recovery from behavioral health concerns employed to support other consumers). Whole Health STEPS is a new intervention for Veterans in Primary Care with behavioral health concerns which combines essential elements of peers' role and the Whole Health model using a stepped-care design. We incorporated stakeholder feedback in the Whole Health STEPS design to improve fit with Veterans, peers, and primary care settings.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews with VA staff using questions derived from the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Participants were recruited via

SUBMITTER: Johnson EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10701982 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature