Comparability
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Comparability across time should be possible, though the comparability depends on the practice used in each municipality and possible changes in this over time. As regards the comparability on type of services this is assessed to be poor.
Comparability - geographical
There are no international comparable data on this area. Among the Nordic countries interest in statistics in this field has increased.
Comparability over time
Comparability across time should be possible. There are changes in definition over time. However for a number of municipalities not minor changes can be observed. The reasons for this will typically be available at the relevant municipality. Possible reasons can be changes in the ways the municipality register, changes in the coverage, or change of care system provider.
Coherence - cross domain
Statistics on home nursing can, when it comes to municipal activities, be seen in relation to the Service indicators for elderly etc.
Coherence - internal
Internal coherence.