Service-User Research in Health and Social Care

by Hugh McLaughlin

Overview

This book represents a major contribution to the development and increasingly accepted importance of involving service users in research. It argues that this development is neither a fad nor a cure-all, and highlights the strengths, weaknesses, benefits, and costs of the approach.
Using reflexive questions and practical examples to challenge the reader to consider their own position in relation to these issues, this book should occupy a central place on the shelves of all undergraduate health and social welfare students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781847870711
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/04/2009
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

My research interests cover participatory research, especially the involvement of service users in research, professional practice and the development of child care. My interests in professional practice include both the preparation of students for practice and how best to support social workers once in practice and to contribute to evidence informed practice particularly in the area of child care.

Table of Contents

The Development of Service User Involvement in Health and Social Care Research
Why Service Users Bother or Why Bother Involving Service Users in Research?
Ethical Issues in Involving Service Users in Research
Knowledge Claims and Service User Research
Practical Issues and Stumbling Blocks: From Conception to Data Collection
Practical Issues and Stumbling Blocks: From Data Analysis to Dissemination
Involving Young Service Users in Health and Social Care Research
Futures Imperfect
References
Appendix -Abbreviations