Table 3 Proposed guidelines for dissemination of research involving peers

Describe role

Clearly describe the role peers played throughout the project/intervention

Involvement

Provide details regarding the involvement of peers in: study design; intervention; delivery of services; data collection, analysis, and reporting

Outcomes

Provide detail on the effect of peer involvement on the outcomes of interest, and how the effect was achieved

Recognition

Provide detail on how peers are valued such as through the provision of training and development opportunities, and fair remuneration.