Service-user involvement in forensic mental health care research: areas to consider when developing a collaborative study.
BACKGROUND
Although service-users are increasingly involved in the conduct of research in mental health settings, involvement in forensic mental health settings is limited.


OBJECTIVE
This paper looks at the factors perceived by professionals and service-users as important for developing collaborative research in forensic mental health settings.


METHODS
Following a collaborative research project undertaken in three forensic mental health units, the researchers involved in the project (professionals and service-users) reviewed factors perceived as important for developing service-user research in secure settings.


RESULTS
Three broad themes were identified. The main issues considered within these themes were detailed.


CONCLUSIONS
Service-users in forensic mental health settings are able to have full involvement in research.
MacInnes
Douglas
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Bracton Centre, Bracton Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7AF, UK. douglas.macinnes@canterbury.ac.uk
Beer
Dominic
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Keeble
Peter
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Rees
David
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Reid
Leon
L
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008603:Mental Health; D008605:Mental Health Services; D008875:Middle Aged; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations