Publications
Scientific journal:
Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare (FinJeHeW), https://www.finjehew.fi
FinJeHeW is a scientific journal published jointly by the Finnish Society for Telemedicine and eHealth and the Finnish Association for Social and Health Care Informatics since 2009. The journal belongs to publication platform category 1. The ISSN of the journal is 1798-0798.
FinJeHeW welcomes scientific articles and other material related to information technology in social and healthcare services, telemedicine, and eHealth. Author guidelines are available on the journal’s website. The journal is published mainly in Finnish, but it also includes articles, abstracts, and other material in English. Manuscripts are evaluated using a double-referee peer review process. The journal publishes at least four issues per year as an online publication in PDF format. Each issue is freely available online. www.finjehew.fi.
Suomi Siun soten asiakkaille annettavan digituen malli fi
Digital support model for North Karelia social and health services’, Siun sote’s, clients en
Tiivistelmä
Digitalisaatio mahdollistaa parempien palveluiden tuottamisen asiakkaille edistäen yhdenvertaisuutta sekä terveyttä ja hyvinvointia. Tutkimuksellisessa kehittämistyössä käytettiin menetelminä kyselyä (n=346) ja kehittämispalavereja sekä hyödynnettiin näkökulmataulukkoa Valtiovarainministeriön AUTA-hankkeen digituen mallia. Kyselyn vastaukset analysoitiin Webropol-raportointityökalun avulla. Varsinainen kehittämistyö toteutettiin kyselyn tulosten pohjalta kehittämispalavereissa jatkuvana arviointina. Näiden pohjalta laadittiin Digituki-malli Siun sotelle.
Kyselytutkimuksen tulosten perusteella tukea digitaalisten palvelujen käyttöön tarvitaan jokaisessa ikäluokassa sekä eri taitotasoilla. Digitaaliset palvelut koetaan hyödyllisiksi ja asiakkaat ovat kiinnostuneita digipalvelujen oppimiseen. Kyselyyn vastanneilla on kattavasti käytössä digitaalisten palvelujen käyttöön tarvittavia laitteita sekä vahvan tunnistautumisen välineitä. Enemmistö vastaajista toivoo digitukea verkkokoulutuksina tai lähikoulutuksina. Lähikoulutusta toivovat taitotasoltaan runsaasti apua tarvitsevat asiakkaat, kun taas taitavat digitaalisia palveluja käyttävät toivovat koulutuksen tapahtuvan etänä. Kyselyvastauksissa nousee myös esille tarve palveluiden piiriin ohjaamisesta. Taitoa palvelujen käyttöön on, mutta asiakkailla ei ole tietoa kaikista olemassa olevista palveluista.
Digituki-mallissa muodostettiin digituen palvelut asiakkaan digitaitojen mukaan. Tuloksista ilmeni, että digitaaliset palvelut ovat vahva osa Siun soten alueen asukkaiden arkea. Tuki digitaalisten palvelujen käyttöön on erittäin tärkeää, jotta jokaisella on tasavertainen mahdollisuus lisääntyviin ja kehittyviin sotepalveluihin. Mallin avulla digituki on mahdollista vakiinnuttaa osaksi hyvinvointialueen laadukkaita palveluita ja edistää sähköistä sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon asiointia.
Abstract (English)
Digitalization makes it possible to provide better services to customers, promoting equality and health and well-being. The research development work was carried out with surveys (n=346), development meetings and perspective tables using the digital support model from an expert, personnel and organizational perspective, based on the model of the Ministry of Finance's AUTA project. The survey responses were analyzed using the Webropol reporting tool. The actual development work was carried out based on the results of the survey in development meetings as a continuous evaluation. Based on these, the Digi support model was prepared for Siu sote (Joint municipal authority for North Karelia social and health services).
Based on the results of the survey, support for the use of digital services is needed in every age group and skill level. Digital services are perceived as useful, and interest in learning about digital services emerges strongly. Those who responded to the survey have comprehensive use of the equipment needed to use digital services, as well as tools for strong identification. The majority of respondents would like digital support to take place in the form of training, either online or face-to-face training. Customers who need help with their skill level want local training, while skilled digital users want the training to take place remotely. In the survey responses, the need to guide the services is also brought up. There is skill in using the services, but customers do not have information about all existing services.
In the digital support model, digital support services were formed according to the customer's digital skill levels. The results showed that electronic services are a strong part of the daily life of the residents of the Siu sote area. Support for the use of digital services is very important so that everyone has equal access to increasing and developing social security services. With the help of the model, it is possible to establish digital support as part of the high-quality services of the welfare area and to promote electronic social and healthcare transactions.
Avainsanat
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The society's 30-year history (available only in Finnish)
30 VUOTTA KEHITYKSEN KÄRJESSÄ – Suomen telelääketieteen ja e-Health seura 1995-2025, 2025,
ISBN 978-952-65791-1-5 (PDF)
The Society’s 30-Year History
30 Years at the Forefront – The Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth 1995-2025, 2025.
ISBN: 978-952-65791-5-3 (pdf)
Podcasts
eHealth & Telemedicine Today – by STeHS
What’s happening in digital healthcare right now? In this podcast, STeHS brings you conversations on telemedicine, eHealth, and the evolving healthcare landscape—featuring voices from Finland and beyond.
Innovaatiot ja yrittäjyys suomalaisessa eHealthissa
This episode was recorded live at the eHealth2025 Conference, part of the 30th anniversary of the Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth (STeHS). Hosts of this podcast are Titta Venho and Anna Saranlinna.In this discussion, Kalevi Virta, CEO of eWell Oy, and Arto Holopainen, Innovation Director at the City of Kuopio, share their perspectives on the development of the Finnish eHealth ecosystem, with a particular focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration.The conversation explores how digital health has evolved in Finland over the past decades, highlighting key milestones such as mobile technologies, national digital health services, and international collaboration. The speakers reflect on the opportunities and challenges faced by startups and innovators in the health technology sector, including funding, regulation, and access to real-world testing environments.The episode also discusses the role of cities, ecosystems, and collaborative networks in supporting innovation, as well as the importance of early user engagement and cross-sector partnerships. Looking ahead, the discussion touches on future trends such as artificial intelligence, data-driven services, and the increasing demand for sustainable and scalable digital health solutions.Finally, the guests share practical advice for entrepreneurs and emphasize the need for stronger strategic leadership, long-term investment, and continued cooperation between public and private sectors to drive meaningful impact in healthcare.Note: This episode is in Finnish.Full transcript is available in https://www.telemedicine.fi/julkaisut/
Vaikuttavuus digitaalisissa terveyspalveluissa
This episode was recorded live at the eHealth2025 Conference, part of the 30th anniversary of the Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth (STeHS). Hosts of this podcast are Titta Venho and Anna Saranlinna.In this discussion, Mika Perttu, Director of Digital Transformation at the City of Helsinki’s Social, Health and Rescue Division, and Minna Saranpää, Customer Manager and Social and Healthcare Specialist at Vivago Oy, explore the topic of impact and effectiveness in digital health and care services.As digitalisation continues to reshape how healthcare services are delivered, used, and evaluated, the conversation focuses on how to ensure that digital solutions truly create value for patients, professionals, and society. The speakers discuss how effectiveness can be defined, measured, and integrated into service development and decision-making.The episode highlights practical examples from both public and private sectors, addressing challenges such as fragmented systems, limited resources, and the need for better data-driven leadership. It also explores the future role of digital tools, including artificial intelligence and remote care, in improving outcomes and enabling more proactive and personalised healthcare services.Note: This episode is in Finnish.Full transcript is available: https://www.telemedicine.fi/julkaisut/
Women around the world in health care digitalisation
This episode was recorded live at the eHealth2025 Conference, part of the 30th anniversary of the Finnish Society of Telemedicine and eHealth (STeHS). Hosts of this podcast are Titta Venho and Anna Saranlinna.In this discussion, Dr Michelle Griffith, President of ISfTeH, a physician specializing in internal, lifestyle, and integrative medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience, and Professor Pirkko Kouri, Vice President of ISfTeH and a Finnish expert in health informatics and digital health education, explore the theme Women Around the World in Healthcare Digitalisation.Together, they reflect on how gender shapes the development, leadership, and use of digital health services across different cultural and global contexts. The conversation highlights both the challenges women face in technology-driven environments and the critical role they play in designing more inclusive, holistic healthcare solutions.The episode also offers insights into international collaboration, leadership experiences, and practical advice for women aiming to make an impact in the rapidly evolving field of telemedicine and eHealth.Full transcript will be available in: https://www.telemedicine.fi/julkaisut/
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Conference publications:
- XXXI Kansallinen ja kansainvälinen Telelääketieteen ja eHealth konferenssi, #eHealth2026: Effective digital solutions in health care and social welfare services, 2026, ISBN 978-952-65791-4-6 (PDF)
- XXX Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, #eHealth2025: Strengthening Interoperability and Equality in Digital Health with Nordic Innovations, 2025, ISBN 978-952-65791-3-9 (PDF)
- XXIX National Seminar on Telemedicine and eHealth, #eHealth2024: From Research to Impact on Digital Health and Welfare Services, 2024, ISBN 978-952-69224-9-2 (PDF)
- XXVIII National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, #eHealth2023: Human oriented approach in eHealth and digital services, 2023, ISBN 978-952-69224-8-5 (pdf)
- XXVII National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, #eHealth2022: Digital Health – from Research to Applied Solutions, 2022, ISBN 978-952-69224-6-1 (PDF)
- XXVI National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, #eHealth2021: eHealth in a Lifecycle, 2021, ISBN: 978-952-69224-4-7 (pdf)
- XXV National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, eHealth2020: From Dream to Reality, 2020, ISBN: 978-952-69224-2-3 (pdf)
- XXIV National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, eHealth2019: Data-Driven Health, 2019, ISBN: 978-952-68112-9-1 (pdf)
- XXII National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, eHealth2018: Health communities facing cyber transformation, 2018, ISBN: 978-952-68112-8-4 (pdf)
- XXII National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, Win-Win-Win, for citizens, professionals and society, 2017, ISBN: 978-952-68112-6-0 (pdf)
- XXI National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, Nordic eHealth2016 Culture of experimentation and digitalisation, 2016, ISBN: 978-952-68112-4-6 (pdf)
- XX National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, eHealth, an engine for change, 2015, ISBN: 978-952-68112-2-2 (pdf)
- XIX National Telemedicine and eHealth Seminar, Towards effective eHealth, 2014, ISBN: 978-952-67213-9-2 (pdf)
- XVIII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Teknologiatalkoilla parempiin hoitotuloksiin, 2013, ISBN: 978-952-67213-8-5 (pdf)
- XVII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Tietoa tarpeeseen, 2012, ISBN: 978-952-67213-6-1 (pdf)
- XVI Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Maalta maailmalle – Aluemalli terveyspalveluiden kehittämisessä, 2011, ISBN: 978-952-67213-4-7 (pdf)
- XV Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Katse yli rajojen, 2010, ISBN: 978-952-67213-2-3 (pdf)
- XIV Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Terveyttä verkosta ja verkostosta, 2009, ISBN: 978-952-67213-0-9 (pdf)
- XIII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: e-Health kansalaisen palveluksessa, 2008 (pdf)