The focus of this study is to assess the effect on Peer Recovery Support Service providers of the fully asynchronous training platform (TDPP) and the TDPP with live zoom sessions on skill and adherence compared with training-as-usual.
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Training-as-Usual (TAU)
BehavioralParticipants receive the standard Peer Recovery Supporter (PRS) training currently offered by CCAR. This training follows existing certification requirements and does not include any digital modules or facilitated teleconferencing components.
TDPP-A (Asynchronous Platform)
BehavioralParticipants engage with the Thrive Digital Peer Platform (TDPP), a fully asynchronous, self-paced online training program. The content includes 11 interactive modules structured using the Connect → Grow → Apply (CGA) learning framework, featuring peer stories, behavioral exercises, and scenario-based assessments.
TDPP-Z (Asynchronous + Zoom)
BehavioralParticipants use the same asynchronous TDPP platform as the TDPP-A group, with the addition of three live, facilitator-led Zoom sessions. These synchronous group sessions provide opportunities for applied learning, discussion, and skill reinforcement.
YACS II Skill Adherence Score
Assessed using the adapted Yale Adherence and Competence Scale II (YACS II), which measures skill adherence during simulated peer recovery support interactions. Each participant is scored by blinded, trained raters using a standardized coding protocol.
System Usability Scale (SUS) Score
Self-reported usability score using the System Usability Scale (SUS), a validated 10-item instrument that assesses the ease of use, satisfaction, and user experience of the TDPP platform.
Knowledge Gain (Knowledge Test)
Improvement in participant scores on a knowledge test derived from the PRSS curriculum, administered pre- and post-training.
Intention to Use (UTAUT-2 scale)
Assessed using the UTAUT-2 "Intention to Use" construct, scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Measures perceived likelihood of future platform use in practice.
Self-Reported Satisfaction
Participant-reported satisfaction with the training experience, assessed via a Likert-scale item ("How satisfied were you with the training experience overall?"). Scores range from 1 (not satisfied) to 5 (very satisfied).
Qualitative Feedback (Open-Ended Exit Interview)
Participant reflections on their training experience, collected through a structured exit interview or open-text response field. Thematic content analysis will be used to identify emergent themes related to learning impact, perceived professionalism, and platform usability.
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Thrive Digital Health, LLC
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Collaborator
