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.
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Tiivistelmä
Sosiaalihuollon tiedonhallinnassa ollaan uuden aikakauden kynnyksellä, kun sosiaalihuollon organisaatiot liittyvät lakisääteisesti Kanta-palveluihin kuuluvan Sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedon arkiston käyttäjiksi. Vuosia jatkuneessa kehittämistyössä päästään tavoitteeseen, jossa sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedot ovat käytettävissä siellä, missä niitä kulloinkin tarvitaan. Sosiaalihuollon asiakkaat pääsevät katsomaan tietojaan OmaKannan kautta ja ammattilaisilla on käytössä yhteneväiset ja ajantasaiset asiakastiedot. Asiakastieto tallentuu vertailtavassa muodossa, jolloin tietoa voidaan hyödyntää myös palvelujen kehittämisessä, tutkimuksessa ja tiedolla johtamisessa.
Asiakastietolain mukaan hyvinvointialueiden sosiaalihuollon on liityttävä Kanta-palvelujen käyttäjiksi. Hyvinvointialueiden tilanne Sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedon arkiston käyttöönoton kynnyksellä on vaihteleva. Lähes kaikki alueet ovat liittyneet Sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedon arkistoon, mutta yhdelläkään alueella tietojärjestelmä ei täytä vielä kaikkia asiakastietolain ja asiakastietojen käsittelyn vaatimuksia. Hyvinvointialueiden muodostumisen myötä alueilla on vielä lukuisia asiakastietojärjestelmiä käytössä ja joissain asiakastietojärjestelmissä toteutusaikataulut uhkaavat viivästyä. Asiakastietolakia on esitetty muutettavaksi siten, että lakisääteisiä Sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedon arkiston käyttöönoton siirtymäaikoja venytettäisiin puolesta vuodesta vuoteen. Lakiehdotuksen lausuntokierroksella on ehdotettu jopa pidempiä siirtymäajan pidennyksiä. Sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedon arkiston käyttöönoton siirtymäaikojen viivästäminen viivyttäisi myös vaikuttavuustiedon saatavuutta. Hyvinvointialueita johdetaan ja kehitetään tiedolla ja Orpon hallitusohjelmaa myöten perätään sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon vaikuttavuustietoa. Mahdolliset Sosiaalihuollon asiakastiedon arkiston käyttöönoton viivästykset uhkaavat puolestaan lykätä niin vaikuttavuustiedon saatavuutta kuin muidenkin Kanta-palvelujen käyttöönottojen myötä realisoituvien hyötyjen saavuttamista.
Abstract (English)
Information management in social welfare is on the verge of a new era when social welfare organisations start using the Client data archive for social welfare services (part of the Kanta services). The objective of the development is to make the client data available where it is needed at any given time. Social welfare clients can view their data through MyKanta and professionals have access to uniform and up-to-date client data. Client data is stored in a comparable format, in which case the data can also be used in service development, research and knowledge management.
The Client Data Act requires that wellbeing services counties start using Kanta services in social welfare. Preparedness in the wellbeing services counties on the eve of the introduction of the Client data archive for social welfare services varies. Almost all counties have started using the Client data archive for social welfare services, but in no region does the information system yet meet all the requirements of the Client Data Act. With the formation of wellbeing services counties, they still have many client information systems in use and in some information systems the implementation schedules may be delayed. The Client Data Act has been proposed to be amended so that the statutory transition periods for introducing the Client data archive for social welfare services would be extended from 6 months to one year. Even longer extensions of the introducing period have been proposed during the consultation round of the Client Data Act. Delaying the periods for introducing the Client data archive for social welfare services would also delay the availability of effectiveness information. Knowledge management is of primary importance in the wellbeing service counties and according to the PM Orpo’s government program information on the effectiveness of healthcare and social welfare is vital. Any delays in introducing the Client data archive for social welfare services threaten to postpone both the availability of effectiveness information and other benefits of Kanta services.
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)