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Background Nurses are essential to ensure safe and high-quality care worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) forecasts a shortfall of 5.9 million nurses by the year 2030, and in the ambulance service, the turnover rate ranges between 20% and 30%. With this study, we seek to increase knowledge by exploring the transition of newly employed experienced nurses into their roles in the ambulance service using the Meleis theory of transition. Through understanding transition, support for newly employed nurses can be developed, turnover rates can decrease, and in the long term, patient safety may increase. Design The study employed a qualitative approach. Methods Eighteen newly employed experienced nurses were individually interviewed four times during their first six months of employment. Deductive qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the data. The reporting of this research adheres to the COREQ checklist. Results The results show that the transition process for newly employed nurses in the ambulance service encompassed all five aspects of Meleis’ transition theory: Awareness, Engagement, Change and Difference, Time Span, and Critical Points. The transition period varied among the participants, and it was also observed that not all nurses went through a transition in line with Meleis’ theory. Additionally, there were findings that nurses highlighted the impact of the ambulance service culture on their transition. Conclusions The findings provide a more profound insight into how newly employed nurses with previous experience as nurses navigate their roles and transition into a new profession in a new context. An ambulance service where the organisation is aware of the newly employed nurses’ transition processes and what the transition entails can develop and promote a supportive and permissive culture within the ambulance service. For newly employed nurses who are adequately supported, health transitions are more likely to occur, which may increase retent

INTRODUCTION: First responders' training and learning regarding how to handle a mass-casualty incident (MCI) is traditionally based on reading and/or training through computer-based scenarios, or sometimes through live simulations with actors. First responders should practice in realistic environments to narrow the theory-practice gap, and the possibility of repeating the training is important for learning. High-fidelity virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool to use for realistic and repeatable simulation training, but it needs to be further evaluated. The aim of this literature review was to provide a comprehensive description of the use of high-fidelity VR for MCI training by first responders. METHODS: A systematic integrative literature review was used according to Whittemore and Knafl's descriptions. Databases investigated were PubMed, CINAHL Complete, Academic Search Ultimate, Web of Science, and ERIC to find papers addressing the targeted outcome. The electronic search strategy identified 797 potential studies. Seventeen studies were deemed eligible for final inclusion. RESULTS: Training with VR enables repetition in a way not possible with live simulation, and the realism is similar, yet not as stressful. Virtual reality offers a cost-effective and safe learning environment. The usability of VR depends on the level of immersion, the technology being error-free, and the ease of use. CONCLUSIONS: This integrative review shows that high-fidelity VR training should not rule out live simulation, but rather serve as a complement. First responders became more confident and prepared for real-life MCIs after training with high-fidelity VR, but efforts should be made to solve the technical issues found in this review to further improve the usability.

Sweden has recently adopted new legislation on mandatory climate declarations of buildings. This occurred before the EU policy requests. The implementation of climate calculations and the visibility of the results of these calculations in a declaration is intended to increase building developers knowledge of the climate impact from construction and improves the opportunities for the developer to make conscious choices that reduce their climate impact. Using the Multiple Stream Framework as a theoretical lens, we analyse by qualitative and quantitative text analysis, the formulation and decision-making on the new law. A majority of stakeholders approved the proposal for the new law, but it was not undisputed. Some stakeholders advocated a voluntary scheme instead of a mandatory scheme. Some key stakeholders advocated a focus on life cycle emissions rather than embedded construction emissions only. The final line of conflict was that the climate declarations are not linked to the most important phase for reducing the climate impact of buildings, which is planning and design, rather than construction. We show how frame disconnection and frame polarization was used by the Government Offices of Sweden and the Swedish government to downplay critique from key stakeholders.

Syftet med denna systematiska litteraturstudie är att undersöka vad nationell och internationell forskning från de senaste två decennierna har att säga om dramapedagogik. Därtill har studien för avsikt att undersöka vad som kan uppnås genom att använda dramapedagogik i undervisningen och hur det påverkar elevernas utveckling. Materialet har valts ut genom databassökningar och manuella sökningar. Därefter har materialet analyserats och kategoriserats och 18 kvalitativa och kvantitativa vetenskapliga texter har valts ut. De aktuella studierna är publicerade i åtta olika länder, mellan år 2000 och år 2023. Resultatet av studien pekar på att dramapedagogik är ett gynnsamt verktyg i undervisning. Forskningen visar en samstämd bild av att pedagogiskt drama både täcker in och stärker arbetet med värdegrundsfrågor, samt inlärning av rena ämneskunskaper. Det finns starka belägg för att pedagogiskt drama gynnar elevers personliga utveckling, empatiska förmåga, gruppkänsla och motivation. En del av forskningen säger att lärare gärna vill arbeta mer med dramapedagogik, men att de upplever brist på både kunskap och tid för undervisningsmetoden.

The social services in Sweden currently face significant issues regarding recruitment and layoffs. A substantial portion of the public debate and media coverage casts a negative light on social services. The aim of this study is to examine the attitudes of future social workers towards social services as an employer. Furthermore, the study aims to investigate how social work students perceive and are influenced by both public perceptions and negative media coverage. This study is based on semi-structured interviews with six social work students in their seventh semester at Malmö University. Social interactionism is used as the theoretical framework for analyzing the collected data material. The data has been analyzed using thematic analysis. The results indicate that the majority of social work students hold a negative view of social services as a future employer. They also perceive public attitudes as primarily negative, with the negative media reporting having a significant role in shaping these negative perceptions of the social services. The results further demonstrate that social work students have adapted various behaviors to cope with the public attitudes both privately and professionally. A key finding is that social work students' prior experiences and associations with social services strongly influence their prospective choice of employer. The findings of this study show that social work students experience prejudice and a lack of understanding for their occupation. This perception is embedded in the public's ignorance and the media's negative coverage. The results suggest a need for increased awareness about the profession's nature and complexity among the general public.

This thesis provides a literary analysis of Turtles All the Way Down, a novel written by John Green and published in 2017. The aim was to study how the novel can be used to teach the importance of knowledge around OCD through recognition and empathy in the EFL classroom. The analysis has been conducted through the literary devices of metaphors and allegories, drawing on the theory of medical humanities as well as the pedagogical framework of narrative empathy. Moreover, benefits and implications of implementing the novel in the EFL classroom using this analytical angle have been discussed. The analysis shows that the many metaphors and allegories included in the novel may be used to teach sensitive topics and promote empathy, focusing on OCD. Some of said metaphors and allegories deal with spiralling intrusive thoughts, doubt of the self and existential crisis which are themes often connected with mental health issues. These metaphors and allegories were thus shown to depict sensitive topics that many students may recognise from personal experience or from someone within close proximity, making it a valuable basis for encouraging, discussing and developing empathy.

Det livslånga lärandet behövs i alla kontexter, vilket även omfattar kontexten inom en anställning. Karriärvägledning för det livslånga lärandet som sker på arbetsplatser kallas ofta medarbetarsamtal eller vidareutvecklingssamtal. I detta väcks en nyfikenhet för hur chefer bedriver karriärvägledning samt hur chefer ser på funktionen av samtalet med sina medarbetare. Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka vilken funktion samtalet utgör i en karriärvägledande kontext, för att förstå hur karriärvägledning bedrivs inom ett urval av större organisationer i Sverige. Våra tre frågeställningar är: Vad innebär karriärvägledning utifrån mellanchefers upplevelser? Hur använder sig mellanchefer av samtalet i karriärvägledning inom ett urval av större organisationer i Sverige? Vilka samtalskompetenser används av mellanchefer i karriärvägledande samtal? För att besvara dessa frågor har en kvalitativ metod använts där semistrukturerade intervjuer har genomförts, med sju verksamma mellanchefer inom stora organisationer i Sverige. För att analysera och förstå vårt resultat har olika teoretiska utgångspunkter applicerats som verktyg. Dessa är: Patton och McMahons The Therapeutic System, Bourdieus kapital och fält, Egans The Skilled Helper och Coaching. Studiens resultat visar en spänning i mellanchefers arbete med karriärvägledning, eftersom de dels måste förhålla sig till medarbetarnas intresse, dels organisationens intresse. Det framgår även i resultatet att den neutralitet som behövs för karriärvägledning är svår att upprätthålla för mellanchefer, på grund av deras styrande yrkesroll. Hur mellanchefer bedriver karriärvägledande samtal är synonymt med delar av karriärvägledarprofessionen, exempelvis i vilka samtalskompetenser som används. Detta innebär däremot inte att karriärvägledningen är likställd.

The governments of the Western Balkan (WB) countries, like all other European governments, arerequired to adapt to the challenges that have emerged in the digital era. Digital citizenship, as rightsand responsibilities, has become integral to a democratic state in this era, necessitating policies andinstitutional designs focused on inclusive digital welfare. The following paper examines the role of digital inclusion in the WB, utilizing the framework of researcher Jan van Dijk1 for understanding digital inclusion, to assess its influence on digital citizenship. Using the EU’s Digital Society and Economy Index, the Balkan Barometer, and a professional training program, the analysis reveals a discrepancy between high internet access and low digitalinclusion, particularly in digital competence and public digital service usage. Notable variationsamong the WB countries are also explored, alongside EU and regional collaboration. The paperhighlights policy measures for improving digital inclusion, thereby fostering inclusive digital citizenship in the WB. Key policy recommendations include conducting national and regional surveys,establishing citizen centers to support digital inclusion, and designing inclusive, user-friendly public digital services.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine interrupted the processes of digital reformation of the state which had been started after 2014 in favor of European integration and further democratic development. Nevertheless, nationwide digitalization had not slowed down in 2022-2023, and the Ukrainian government continued the path of digital transformation of public services. Blackouts and infrastructure damage created significant barriers, but simultaneously, the government's inability to refer to new challenges immediately activated civil society. Civic activists started cooperating to help local authorities deliver services to citizens, especially those which could not meet their new needs related to the war, such as the formation of databases of new vulnerable groups’ needs and the creation of platforms for mutual help. The paper considers how the processes of digital services provision were changed in times of war, highlighting the new role of civil mobilization by using technology, and discusses implications for research and peaceful practice.

Sweden became an outlier among the Nordic countries in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Nordic countries have historically shared a social democratic welfare state regime, with strong cooperation and harmonization of social policies, their responses to the pandemic showcased fundamental differences to that of Sweden. In particular, Sweden’s prioritization of individual civil liberties over social rights diverged from the more coercive approaches of Finland and Norway, which placed greater emphasis on public health and social welfare. This study examines the media framing surrounding the contrasting Swedish approach and highlights the dichotomy between statist individualism/autonomy and welfare paternalism/interdependence that has been an inherent part of the Swedish welfare state framing. Employing interpretive policy analysis, the study explores the media narratives used by policy actors to frame their pandemic response in terms of individual autonomy and governmental paternalism. We identified two contrasting perspectives on governance regarding the COVID-19 policy strategy. One framing perspective backed the strategy, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding individual autonomy and minimizing central control. The other viewpoint demanded a lockdown and criticized the Swedish response as too lenient. This deviated from usual Swedish political alignments and created a polarized and lively debate around the core values of individual autonomy, agency, and central governmental paternalism., Funding: Norges Forskningsrad [326136]