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Normalisation Process Theory can be used to assess the prerequisites for ensuring that a new intervention becomes established practice.

The out-of-hours doctor did not receive formal patient information in at least half of the doctor’s visits to nursing homes in Oslo. This may subject the patients to inappropriate treatment and unnecessary hospitalisation.

Involving a user and a professional translator may be appropriate when an instrument is translated and adapted to another culture.

Healthcare personnel, the police and the fire and rescue service, as well as voluntary groups, felt that they were supported by management, worked well together and shared a sense of pride in their efforts.

Inadequate post-stroke follow-up of dental health led to reduced oral health and loss of teeth. Better interdisciplinary follow-up could probably have prevented it.

Artikkelen antyder at antallet intensivpasienter som får delirium kan reduseres med enkle sykepleietiltak.

It can be an enormous burden to be the next of kin of a substance abuser. Health personnel can help the next of kin to find strategies that maintain and improve their mental health.

Establishing an individual care plan at an early stage of palliative care gives relatives hope and support. They also feel seen and their burden of responsibility is lessened. 

Fatigue, dry mouth and loss of appetite are the most distressing symptoms, according to a screening with the ESAS tool.