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.
Sosiaalinen verkostoanalyysi lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan tutkimuksessa: kartoittava kirjallisuuskatsaus fi
Social network analysis in child protection information management research: A scoping review en
Tiivistelmä
Ajantasaisen ja riittävän tiedon puutteiden on arvioitu heikentäneen lastensuojelun toteutumista ja altistaneen lapsia vakaville riskeille. Lastensuojelu on siten kriittinen tiedonhallinnan alue, jossa tiedon puutteet voivat johtaa vakaviin seurauksiin. Lastensuojelutehtävää toteutetaan moniammatillisessa yhteistyössä, johon myös asiakkaan lähipiiri kytkeytyy. Usein tiedon tuottaminen, jakaminen ja hyödyntäminen tapahtuvat näissä verkostoissa. Sosiaalinen verkostoanalyysi (Social Network Analysis, SNA) tarjoaa keinoja jäsentää ja mitata tiedonhallinnan rakenteita ja dynamiikkaa monialaisissa verkostoissa.
Tässä artikkelissa tarkastellaan, miten sosiaalista verkostoanalyysiä on hyödynnetty lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan tutkimuksessa. Tutkimus toteutettiin kartoittavana kirjallisuuskatsauksena, jonka tavoitteena oli systematisoida olemassa olevaa tietoa, tunnistaa keskeisiä tutkimusaukkoja sekä arvioida SNA:n potentiaalia lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan tutkimukselle.
Tuloksista ilmeni, miten SNA:n käyttö lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan tutkimuksessa on toistaiseksi ollut vähäistä ja painottunut erityisesti organisaatioiden välisen tiedonvaihdon tarkasteluun. Tulosten perusteella SNA tarjoaa kiinnostavia mahdollisuuksia lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan tutkimiselle erityisesti tiedonvaihtoverkostojen rakenteen, toiminnan ja niiden muutosten tarkastelussa sekä monialaiseen yhteistyöhön liittyvien tiedonhallinnan puutteiden paikantamisessa. SNA:n täyden potentiaalin hahmottamista vaikeutti kuitenkin se, että aineistossa olevissa tutkimuksissa lastensuojelu oli usein osa laajaa toimijaverkostoa ja tiedonhallintaa käsiteltiin vain osana laajempaa tutkimuksellista intressiä, eikä siihen näin ollen keskitytty ensisijaisena kiinnostuksen kohteena.
Jatkossa tiedonhallinta kannattaisi nostaa tutkimuksen keskiöön ja laajentaa tarkastelu myös organisaatioiden sisäisiin käytäntöihin. SNA tarjoaa välineitä tiedonhallinnan monipuoliseen tutkimukseen, mutta sen hyödyntäminen edellyttää vahvaa menetelmällistä osaamista ja huolellista tutkimusasetelman suunnittelua. Analyysi tarjoaa kokonaiskuvan tutkimuskentän nykytilasta ja suuntaa tulevaa tutkimusta kohti verkostoperustaista lastensuojelun tiedonhallinnan ymmärrystä.
Abstract (English)
Deficiencies in timely and sufficient information have been assessed as undermining the implementation of child welfare and exposing children to serious risks. Child welfare is therefore a critical area of information management, where gaps in information can lead to severe consequences. The child welfare mandate is carried out through multidisciplinary collaboration, which also involves the child’s kinship network. In practice, the production, sharing and use of information often occur within these networks. Social Network Analysis (SNA) offers tools for conceptualising and measuring the structures and dynamics of information management in multi-agency networks.
This article examines how SNA has been applied in research on information management in child welfare. The study was conducted as a scoping literature review aimed at systematizing existing knowledge, identifying key research gaps, and assessing the potential of SNA for studying information management in child welfare.
The findings reveal that the use of SNA in this context has so far been limited and primarily focused on inter-organizational collaboration. Based on the results, SNA offers promising opportunities for examining information management in child welfare, particularly in analysing the structure, functioning, and evolution of information‑exchange networks, as well as in identifying information‑management deficiencies related to multiagency collaboration. However, fully recognising the potential of SNA was constrained by the fact that in the studies included in the review, child welfare typically appeared as only one component within a broader network of actors, and information management was addressed merely as part of a wider research interest rather than as a primary focus of analysis.
Future research would benefit in placing information management at the center and extending the analysis to internal organizational practices. SNA provides tools for comprehensive research on information management, but its effective application requires strong methodological expertise and careful research design. This analysis offers an overview of the current state of the research field and guides future studies toward a network-based understanding of information management in child welfare.
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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)