The role and contribution of experts by experience in building research capacity in adult social care services: findings from the script study
This study underscores the positive impact of involving experts by experience in social care research. It highlights the potential for co-production to enhance research capacity, improve service delivery, and influence future research practices. Findings suggest that a participatory, collaborative approach can lead to meaningful involvement and improved outcomes, reinforcing the need for experts by experience to be recognised as essential, equal contributors in research teams.
Authors
- Krystal Warmoth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0615-5778)
- Kathryn Almack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4342-241X)
- John Woolham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3128-7756)
- Liz O’Brien (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7976-9987)
- Eneida Mioshi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0066-868X)
- Jennifer Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2601-7498)
- Ana-Maria Bilciu
- Jeremy Dearling
Institutions
- University of East Anglia (GB)
- University of Hertfordshire (GB)
- Queen Mary University of London (GB)
- King's College London (GB)
- Barts Health NHS Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Involvement and Engagement
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-025-00779-z
- Primary Topic
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- University of Hertfordshire
- Health and Social Care Delivery Research