The lived experience of co-production: Reflective accounts from the InCLUDE project
This paper presents a novel perspective on the realities of co-produced research by documenting the lived experiences of researchers within the context of foster care research. It highlights the importance of both measurable, tangible project outcomes, and the personal and skills growth of team members. The consistent use of diaries is encouraged as a valuable practice to capture learning, progress and achievements throughout the co-production process.
Authors
- Shivani Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4200-1784)
- Nick Midgley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6263-5058)
- Karen Irvine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-3802)
- Md. Sabbir Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8668-0120)
- Sakab Akram
- Shayma Izzidien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3081-534X)
- Rachael Stemp
- Alay Rangel-Cristales
Institutions
- University of Hertfordshire (GB)
- Aston University (GB)
- Anna Freud Centre (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Involvement and Engagement
- Published
- 2024-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-024-00639-2
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.49
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care