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.

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.  

The instrument measures the collaboration between healthcare personnel and the relatives of frail elderly patients in acute hospital wards. Having a Norwegian version of the instrument will mean it can be used in our clinical practice and research.

Following the introduction of the Coordination Reform, nurses employed by the municipal health service have had to deal with a growing number of complex, patient-focused tasks. The need for professional development is considerable, but there is no overall strategy in place.

Healthcare personnel who interact with patients and their families can learn from the families’ experiences when a loved one is affected by dementia.

Heart disease increases the risk of depression. How can we best identify depressed cardiac patients?

Women with recurrent ovarian cancer endure their disease by finding solace in the hope of recovery. How can nurses provide consolation?