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.
Kirjaamisen laadulla vaikuttavuutta hoidon laatuun ja turvallisuuteen fi
Quality of recording has an impact on the quality and safety of care en
Tiivistelmä
Hoitotyön kirjaaminen on olennainen osa hoitotyötä ja välttämätöntä turvallisen sekä laadukkaan hoidon takaamiseksi. Se varmistaa, että potilaan hoitotiedot ovat ajan tasalla ja kaikkien hoitohenkilökunnan jäsenten saatavilla, mikä takaa hoidon jatkuvuuden. Potilasasiakirjoihin tuotetut tiedot potilaan hoidon aikaisista tapahtumista toimivat juridisina asiakirjoina, jotka suojaavat sekä potilaita että hoitohenkilökuntaa. Lisäksi kirjausten avulla voidaan seurata potilaan vointia ja hoidon edistymistä, mikä auttaa tekemään perusteltuja hoitopäätöksiä ja parantamaan hoidon laatua sekä potilasturvallisuutta. Kansallinen hoitotyön kirjaamismalli koostuu keskeisistä rakenteisista hoitotyön tiedoista (hoidon tarve, hoitotoimet, hoidon tulos, hoitoisuus ja hoitotyön yhteenveto), hoitotyön prosessista ja Suomalaisesta hoitotyön luokituskokonaisuudesta (FinCC). Kirjaamalla hoitotyötä kansallisen hoitotyön kirjaamismallin mukaisesti toteutetaan lain edellyttämä vaatimus potilaan hoidon aikaisista hoidon suunnittelusta, toteutuksesta, seurannasta ja arvioinnista sekä hoitotyön yhteenvedosta. Merkinnöistä on käytävä ilmi, miten hoito on toteutettu, onko hoidon aikana ilmennyt jotakin erityistä ja millaisia hoitoa koskevia ratkaisuja sen kuluessa on tehty. Samalla tuotetaan tietoa toimintayksiköiden hoitotyön sisällöstä, joka kuvaa myös hoitohenkilöstön osaamisvaatimuksia, koulutustarpeita sekä tuottaa palautetta hoitohenkilöstön toiminnasta kliinisessä hoitotyössä. Tiedon rakenteisuus ja yhdenmukaiset termit tuovat kirjaamiseen rakennetta ja ryhtiä sekä tukevat tiedon toisiokäyttöä organisaation toiminnan tehokkuuden ja päätöksenteon tukemiseen muun muassa johtamisessa, tutkimuksessa ja opetuksessa. Kansallisesti on kuitenkin todettu, ettei sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon tietoa hyödynnetä optimaalisesti ennaltaehkäisyyn, hoidon laadun parantamiseen tai kustannustehokkuuden ja vaikuttavuuden saavuttamiseksi.FinCC-luokituskokonaisuuden ylläpito ja kehittäminen on Itä-Suomen yliopiston Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon tiedonhallinnan oppiaineen ja tieteenalan tutkimusryhmän vastuulla, nimellä Hoitotyön terminologia -hanke. Yhteistyösopimuksen mukaisesti Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos vastaa FinCC-luokituskokonaisuuden julkaisemisesta kansalliseen käyttöön. FinCC-asiantuntijaryhmä tekee jatkuvaa kehittämistyötä.
Abstract (English)
Nursing documentation is an essential part of nursing and necessary to ensure safe and high-quality care. It ensures that patient care information is up-to-date and accessible to all members of the healthcare team, guaranteeing continuity of care. The information produced in patient records about events during patient care serves as legal documents that protect both patients and healthcare staff. Additionally, documentation allows for monitoring the patient's condition and the progress of care, helping to make informed care decisions and improve the quality of care and patient safety. The national nursing documentation model consists of key structured nursing data elements (nursing diagnosis, interventions and outcomes, nursing care intensity, and nursing summary), the nursing process, and the Finnish Care Classification (FinCC). By documenting nursing according to the national nursing documentation model, the legal requirement for planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating patient care, as well as providing a nursing summary, is fulfilled. The entries must indicate how the care was carried out, whether anything special occurred during the care, and what care-related decisions were made during it. At the same time, information is produced about the content of nursing in operational units, which also describes the competence requirements, training needs, and provides feedback on the performance of nursing staff in clinical nursing. Structured data and consistent terms bring structure and clarity to documentation and support the secondary use of information to enhance organizational efficiency and decision-making, including in management, research, and education. However, it has been noted nationally that social and healthcare information is not optimally utilized for prevention, improving care quality, or achieving cost-effectiveness and impact. The maintenance and development of FinCC is the responsibility of the Department of Health and Social Management at the University of Eastern Finland, under the name Nursing Terminology Project. According to the cooperation agreement, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare is responsible for publishing the FinCC classification system for national use. The FinCC expert group continuously works on development.
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)