Although there are procedures for medication reconciliation, the process is challenging to implement and the allocation of responsibility is unclear.

Public health nurses consider themselves to be adept at finding and assessing national guidelines, but feel less proficient at assessing research-based knowledge.

Nurses are better at using their professional knowledge and applying research in their work following postgraduate study in evidence-based practice (EBP). Their belief in the value of such work also increases.

Patients undergoing gynaecological laparoscopies and anorectal procedures suffered the most nausea, while those who underwent major breast cancer surgery experienced the least nausea.

They observe eye contact, comforting and other behaviours based on experience rather than by making use of recognised instruments. Their assessments are influenced by professional development opportunities, a heavy workload and interdisciplinary collaboration.

With the use of multidose electronic prescriptions, sources of error linked to paper-based solutions have been eradicated. However, it is still challenging to achieve optimal handling of medication.

Most of those who work part time choose to do so for reasons of lifestyle or family values. However, sociable working hours and professional challenges may provide the motivation required for some to increase their full-time equivalent percentage.

The father’s role has changed, and fathers have become more active as regards childcare. Nevertheless, they may feel excluded during pregnancy, childbirth and follow-up at the child health centre.