uppföljande

Uppföljande is a Swedish adjective meaning “follow-up” or “subsequent,” used to describe actions, steps, or items that occur after an initial event to verify outcomes, monitor progress, or ensure compliance. It typically functions as a modifier for a noun, as in uppföljande undersökning (follow-up examination), uppföljande åtgärder (follow-up measures), or uppföljande samtal (follow-up conversation).

Etymology and grammar: The word is formed from the prefix upp- and the present participle följande of the verb följa, yielding uppföljande. It is usually used attributively to modify a noun. As a standalone noun, the related term uppföljning denotes the act or process of following up.

Usage: Uppföljande is common across sectors such as healthcare, education, research, project management, and quality assurance. It signals that something is part of a follow-up phase after an initial intervention, rather than an initial action. It can appear in formal reports, clinical notes, project plans, or meeting agendas.

Examples: In healthcare, patients may undergo uppföljande undersökningar after treatment. In a project, uppföljande åtgärder address findings from an audit. In education, uppföljande samtal may occur after an assessment to discuss progress.

Differences from uppföljning: Uppföljning is a noun referring to the act or process of following up, while uppföljande describes items or actions related to that follow-up.

See also: uppföljning, följande, följa.