Despite staff calling patients prior to the admission date, the proportion who presented for treatment did not increase. Nevertheless, it was a useful exercise for exchanging information and building relations.

Nurses can experience moral stress and feel a sense of shame when they are torn between a patient’s needs and the requirements of the treatment system. Ethical reflection in supervision can help.

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.

Public health nurses make active use of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP) in their work to improve the interaction between parents and children.

People with early stage dementia can have different insights into their disease, and their motivation to participate in conversations with therapists can vary. A manual-based intervention can help find a relevant goal for the therapy based on the person’s circumstances.

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.