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Table 2 Curriculum for peer researcher training

From: ‘Getting our voices heard in research: a review of peer researcher’s roles and experiences on a qualitative study of adult safeguarding policy

Day 1

Introductions and working together

Overview of research purpose and process

Overview of adult safeguarding

Day 2

Core research skills:

How to introduce yourself

Explaining the project to others

How to begin to ask questions

Developing Questions for the project

Day 3

An overview of how laws and policies get made

Working on research scenarios and dealing with difficulties

Ethical dilemmas:

Experiential Workshop: Role Play opportunities (1)

Day 4

Managing Self disclosure and boundaries

Promoting Self care

Exercise—Wellness Recovery Action Plan

Experiential Workshop: Role Play opportunities assessed (2). Evaluation of each role-play with written feedback on strengths and areas for development for each PR