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Table 3 Summary of the development of the intervention

From: Development of a complex intervention to test the effectiveness of peer support in type 2 diabetes

INTERVENTION COMPONENT

PRECLINICAL

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

DEFINITIVE INTERVENTION

Peer supporters

No formal professional training

To be selected by GPs and PNs

4 peer supporters identified by GPs and PNs

Inclusion criteria:

• Identified by GPs and PNs

• Have type 2 diabetes for 1 year min

• Adherent to diabetes regieme

• Understand concept of confidentiality

• Liaise with PN/GP if unanticipated problems

  

Inclusion/exclusion criteria considered

  

Peer support training

Non specific training

2 training sessions

2 training sessions- interactive

• 2 training sessions conducted by PN and GP

• Conducted locally

• Training sessions focused on materials to be used at group meetings

• Resource pack/handbook

  

Content: basics of diabetes, lifestyle and medication issues, communication skills

Peer supporters handbook

 

Retention and support for peer supporters

 

Support for peer supporters vital

Project manager contacted peer supporters following each meeting

Structures in place to ensure retention of peer supporters:

• Feasible time commitment to the project

• Outline of responsibilities/peer support policy

• Adequate training

• Resource pack

• Contact details and explicit support from the project team and GP/practice nurse

• Telephone call from project manager following each session

• Annual social event/education session

• Travel and related expenses

  

Volunteer (no formal payment)

Support from each other at training sessions and focus group following intervention

 

Peer meetings

 

7 patients per group

Duration 1–1.5 hours

• 9 peer support meetings per group in 2 years of intervention, held in general practice

• 7 patients per group

• 10 minute structured component for beginning of each meeting

• Any unanswered questions (FAQ) feedback to research team at the end of each session and answers discussed at next session

  

3 meetings

Meeting held in general practice

 
   

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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