individanpassade

Individanpassade is a Swedish adjective meaning tailored to the individual. It describes products, services, or processes that are adjusted to fit the needs, abilities, or preferences of a specific person rather than a generic standard. The term is widely used across sectors such as education, health care, technology and consumer services to signal personalization or customization.

Etymology and form: The word is formed from individ (the individual) and anpassa (to adapt) with the past participle adjective suffix -ad/-ade, yielding individanpassad in singular and individanpassade in plural or weak gender. In use, phrases such as individanpassade lösningar or individanpassad utbildning are common.

Applications: In education, individanpassade lärandemål and study plans adapt to a learner’s pace and goals. In health care, individanpassad vård emphasizes person-centered care and treatment plans. In technology and retail, individanpassade användargränssnitt, rekommendationer, or produkter tailor interfaces and offerings to an individual user’s behavior or stated preferences. In the workplace, individanpassade arbetsuppgifter and training recognize different skills and needs.

Implementation considerations: Realizing individanpassade solutions typically requires assessment of the individual's needs, data collection with consent, and attention to privacy, accessibility, and equity. There is often a balance to strike between customization and standardization, as well as costs and scalability. The term is closely related to concepts such as personalization, customization, and adaptive design.