The Routledge Handbook of Service User Involvement in Human Services Research and Education

This handbook is the first to provide a global overview of service user involvement in education and research, highlighting innovative practices and challenges. It includes forty-eight chapters and seventeen case studies from all regions of the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 568 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The involvement of service users in education and research has witnessed a significant surge worldwide in recent years. To foster knowledge exchange and learning among countries and client groups, this handbook presents the first comprehensive exploration of the diverse experiences across different regions.

The book is structured into five sections:

Section One delves into the contextualization of service user involvement, examining the theoretical underpinnings that support this engagement.

Section Two provides a comprehensive overview of service user involvement in human services education and research across the globe, highlighting both innovative practices and areas where it is lacking. It also identifies the factors contributing to these disparities.

Section Three offers a detailed examination of service user involvement in various professional education learning settings, showcasing diverse approaches and strategies.

Section Four focuses on the participation of service users in research involving diverse service user groups and contexts.

Section Five explores the future challenges and opportunities to ensure the meaningful involvement of service users in education and research.

This handbook comprises forty-eight chapters, including seventeen case studies, drawn from all regions of the world. It not only addresses methodological and theoretical issues but also provides practical examples for those interested in engaging in this field. The book is of immense interest to service users, scholars, and students in social work, nursing, occupational therapy, and other human service disciplines.

By facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and sharing best practices, this handbook contributes to the advancement of service user involvement in education and research, ultimately enhancing the quality of services and outcomes for individuals and communities.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367523565