Triumphs and Challenges of Peer Recovery Work in Clinical Care
- Low wages, limited advancement, and inadequate benefits were major barriers to PRW retention. These themes indicate that PRWs find fulfillment but face structural barriers that threaten long-term sustainability. Healthcare systems must improve compensation, clarify roles, and provide institutional support to retain and empower PRWs.
Authors
- Mona Shattell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3169-061X)
- Donna Felber Neff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7628-9865)
- Carmen Giurgescu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4577-3184)
- Aislinn Woody (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1503-5922)
- Christa L Cook (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2378-8043)
- Shana Harris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1532-5057)
- Sydney Long
Institutions
- University of Central Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Issues in Mental Health Nursing
- Published
- 2026-04-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2026.2645386
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00