Dr. Anneli Gustafsson

Biography

Anneli Gustafsson is a political scientist and postdoctoral researcher in social work at Umeå University. She is involved in the UserInvolve research program, which focuses on co-production in mental health research. Her work is particularly centered on advancing knowledge and developing methods for co-produced research, emphasizing collaboration with researchers, user organizations, and welfare actors in the mental health sector. Anneli coordinates the UserInvolve program, a six-year initiative funded by Forte, in partnership with the Swedish service user organization NSPH. She has participated in co-produced randomized controlled trials (RCT) evaluating peer support and shared decision-making in the context of individual care planning. Currently, she is preparing to launch a new co-production study aimed at exploring patient forums in the spring of 2026, which will involve translating, implementing, and evaluating methods to ensure effective application within municipal social psychiatry contexts.

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