A bridge to recovery: an interpretative phenomenological analysis with peer support specialists in Singapore

被引:2
作者
Ng, Jing Ting Lynn [1 ]
Barlas, Joanna [1 ]
机构
[1] James Cook Univ, Sch Social & Hlth Sci, 149 Sims Dr, Singapore 387380, Singapore
关键词
Peer support specialist; peer support; recovery; Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis; mental healthcare; MENTAL-HEALTH-SERVICES; CHALLENGES; WORKERS; IMPLEMENTATION; EXPERIENCES;
D O I
10.1080/17482631.2022.2164399
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Recovery-oriented mental health care approach is gaining acceptance in Asian countries, including Singapore. Following Western countries, Singapore started hiring peer support specialists (PSS) as part of mental healthcare services. The aim of this paper was to explore and understand how individual peer support specialists in Singapore perceive and make sense of their role given their unique perspective as both recipients and providers of mental healthcare treatment. Six PSS in Singapore were interviewed utilizing a semi-structured interview schedule. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four superordinate themes were generated illustrating how PSS viewed their role: embracing and embodying recovery, balancing on a bridge, impossible without support, and helping to end stigma. Findings also illustrated participants' awareness of the nature of the job and the role of PSS as still in the infancy stage. They embraced a recovery-oriented mindset despite experiencing stigma from professionals and/or their social support. The need to understand familial attitudes towards the PSS role is discussed. The limitations, contributions to the research, and several areas for future research are also outlined.
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