title: Handicap research in Denmark.
abstract: In connection with recent social developments in Denmark increasing interest has been shown in research in the area of handicaps. Three Danish Research Councils (for Medicine, the Humanities and the Social Sciences) appointed a Committee to investigate this area of research. A survey conducted in the relevant fields gave evidence of much activity in this area. Very few research projects, however, integrated educational, psychological, medical, technical and social aspects. The need for more cooperation, information and training was therefore stressed as a prerequisite for better interdisciplinary handicap research in Denmark. Research seminars and workshops held in 1982-83 supported the results of the survey, especially as regards the need for training in the methods of interdisciplinary research and understanding among professionals (nurses, teachers, social workers, therapists, etc.). A formal coordination agency is recommended in order to establish the necessary cooperation among researchers, planners and users in Danish handicap research.
mesh_terms: D003718:Denmark; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004496:Education, Continuing; D006281:Health Occupations / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D011367:Professional Staff Committees; D012106:Research