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The Solihull Approach is pleased to announce the findings of a new Swedish study demonstrating the impact of the Solihull Approach in infant and toddler care, revealing how the approach significantly reshaped nurses’ attitudes, values, and working methods. Published in the Open Journal of Nursing*, the study, Specialist Nurses’ Experiences of Working with Parental Support in Each and Every Encounter, identified nurses’ increased awareness of the emotional needs of families. 

Published March 21, 2025, the study explored the transformative experiences of specialist nurses (comparable to a Health Visitor in the UK) utilising the evidence-based Solihull Approach training for professionals in Child Healthcare in Sweden. The interview study gathered insights from 14 specialist nurses who had completed training in the Solihull Approach. By focusing on the dynamics of parent-child relationships nurses developed greater awareness of the emotional needs of families, enabling a more personalised and relationship-oriented approach to care. 

This research comes at a time when modern lifestyle changes have increasingly emphasised the importance of children’s mental health and the growing demand for parenting support. Key results showed that the Solihull Approach empowered nurses to facilitate meaningful dialogue and offer individualised support to parents, strengthening the parent-child bond. This enhancement in skills represents a shift toward fostering parental understanding and nurturing relationships that positively impact children’s wellbeing.