The growing research field of patient education and learning: The significance of a Nordic
network
Sammanfattning
The research field of patient learning and patient education is growing due to the high
prevalence of people living with lifelong disease and illness. The aim of the present article is to
argue for and describe the building of a Nordic Network for Patient Education and Learning. The
article describes the Network and the activities, theoretical framework and ongoing research within
the Network. If patients’ voices are to be heard within healthcare settings, patient learning and patient
education are of the utmost importance. Furthermore, it is essential to share experiences from the
research we have conducted and are currently carrying out with nurses in Nordic countries as well as
around the world.