Development of a peer-led, network mapping intervention to improve the health of individuals with severe mental illnesses: protocol for a pilot study.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Adults with severe mental illness (SMI) have reduced life expectancy and many have comorbid physical health conditions. Primary care providers are experiencing increased demands for care for people with SMI. Barriers to accessing physical healthcare have been identified which negatively affect quality of care. We propose that peer support workers (PSWs) could deliver an intervention to service users to promote their physical health by drawing on existing social support. The aim of this research was to pilot a novel PSW-led intervention, including personal well-being network mapping, to improve access to primary care for physical health needs. METHODS AND ANALYSIS:Twenty-four participants will be recruited from community-based mental health teams in two boroughs of London. Each

SUBMITTER: Collom JRD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6609054 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature