The experiences of family members of persons with intellectual disabilities who used residential care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown the vulnerability of some population groups, including persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Aim: The present paper will provide more clarity and understanding of the experiences of family members of persons with IDD housed in residential facilities in Catalonia within the period of maximum restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods And Procedures: Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interpretive phenomenological qualitative approach.