Studien relaterar till PAR - Participatory Action Research - med deltagarbaserad undersökning av verksamheter för personer med psykisk utvecklingsstörning.

This study explores some of the developments and challenges in participatory inquiry involving lay experts such as people with intellectual disabilities, their advocates and service staff in sheltered occupational sites. The core outcomes in this study are the collaboration between all involved actors identifying and implementing the service improvements needed. It was concluded that an inclusive joint research methodology may be a key and fundament for the development of supporting and empowering social care practice for this said population.