Pros |
Professionalism |
Peers can be trusted |
Inexpensive |
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Material is solid and accurate |
Less expensive than Expert-led |
Easy to distribute |
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Participant engagement is more likely |
Trainers are in place |
No scheduling necessary |
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Individual questions possible |
Individual questions possible |
Wider Reach |
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No need for technology or software |
No need for technology or software |
Participant can stay on duty |
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Procedures are closely followed |
Wider reach than Expert-led |
Consistent messaging |
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Personal approach |
Personal approach |
Immediate feedback from screening |
Cons |
Expensive |
More expensive than Online |
Easy for participants not to engage |
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May be unfamiliar with the population |
Participants answers may be less honest |
Lower participation rates |
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Smaller Reach |
Paperwork can be lost |
Impersonal |
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Scheduling can be difficult |
Not experts in material |
No ability to ask individualized questions |
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Takes participants out of service |
Accuracy of training questioned |
Technology required |
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Outsiders mistrusted |
Less respected than experts |
Technical problems |
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Fear of Intent |
Confidentiality a concern |
Increased preparation time required |
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Topic dependent |
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