Methodological innovations in the conditions for caring science

This year's theme focuses on the search for the source of knowledge. Through various methodological innovations light will be shed on the caring sciences, which also leads to new ways of understanding the search of knowledge in the service of the patient, health and life. This year's conference reflects and discusses how these issues have been addressed in the context of research within the field of caring science, focusing on: • Significant material • Scientific ethics and ethos • Evidence and exchange of knowledge • Clinical knowledge and methodologies in the service of care.