Gerth Hedov

Gerth Hedov is a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at Kristianstad University's Faculty of Health Sciences. He earned his PhD in Pediatrics from Uppsala University in 2002, and his research focuses on parental support for children with Down syndrome. His work has directly influenced the Swedish Medical Care Program for Children with Down syndrome.

• Current research on parental information needs at birth
• ERASMUS+ UP&GO project for physical activity inclusion
• Collaboration with Professor Ann-Sofi Sollerhed

Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize physical activity integration, sleep patterns in early childhood, and infant massage applications. His work combines qualitative methods with practical implementation across healthcare and educational settings.