Peer support workers as a bridge: a qualitative study exploring the role of peer support workers in the care of people who use drugs during and after hospitalization

Abstract Background To describe the key qualities and unique roles of peer support workers in the care of people who inject drugs during and after hospitalization. Methods We conducted a qualitative study. Key stakeholders were recruited including: people who use drugs who had been hospitalized, hea...

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Main Authors: Robin Lennox, Larkin Lamarche, Tim O’Shea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-021-00467-7