Table 1.

Outline of peer researcher training content

	Content overview	Specific content
Evening 1	Introduction to research	Introduction to research Introduction to this research project Public involvement in research
	Research ethics	Introduction Ethical Consent Confidentiality and Anonymity Safety of interviewer and interviewee
	Qualitative research questions	Types of questions Why questions should be open, neutral and singular.
Evening 2	Interviewing skills	Planning the interview Starting the interview Listening Prompting and probing Finishing the interview Potential pitfalls
Day Session	Interview rehearsal	Opportunity to go over any areas again Development of own interview schedule for practice. Full rehearsal of an interview with practice schedule. Full rehearsal of interview using the interview schedule for this study.
	Close of training and feedback	Distribution of interview materials Feedback will be sought on learner's perceived confidence and knowledge to conduct interviews. What happens next—outline contact details and planned support.