uppföljningen
Uppföljningen – translated into English as “the follow‑up” – denotes the systematic process of monitoring and evaluating progress after an initial action or intervention. It is a key component in fields such as healthcare, education, business management, and public policy. The primary purpose of uppföljningen is to verify that objectives are being met, identify areas needing adjustment, and provide accountability to stakeholders.
In medical contexts, uppföljningen involves regular check‑ups, laboratory tests, imaging, and patient self‑reporting to assess treatment
Historically, the term gained prominence in Sweden during the 1990s when health policy reforms mandated structured
Common methods of uppföljningen include quantitative metrics (e.g., blood pressure, test scores, sales figures), qualitative interviews,