Julkaisut
Tieteellinen lehti:
Finnish Journal of eHealth and eWelfare (FinJeHeW), http://www.finjehew.fi
FinJeHeW on Suomen Telelääketieteen ja eHealth-seuran ja Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon tietojenkäsittely-yhdistyksen yhteisesti vuodesta 2009 alkaen julkaisema tieteellinen lehti. Lehti kuuluu julkaisufoorumi-luokkaan 1. Lehden ISSN-tunnus on 1798-0798.
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Finnish national patient data repository as data source for FINRISK risk calculator en
Abstract
The FINRISK risk calculator is a tool for the evaluation of the 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). It is based on a Finnish population survey and is frequently used in Finnish healthcare. Currently, risks are calculated manually by inputting the required values. An alternative source of input values could be the Finnish Kanta Patient Data Repository (PDR). Risk calculation based on the Kanta PDR could enable monitoring of predicted CVD risks at the level of the Finnish population and targeting of preventive healthcare to high-risk individuals.The goal of this study is to assess if the FINRISK risk calculator can be made to work effectively using only structured data available in the Kanta PDR. We approach the issue from two perspectives. The first is the availability of individual inputs, and the second is the ability to categorize people to risk categories used in healthcare.The study was based on patient histories of roughly 60 000 persons who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the FINRISK risk calculator. The data had been recorded into the Kanta PDR between January 2014 and June 2022. To enable risk calculation even when individual input values are missing, we calculated a minimum and maximum risk for each person based on data that was available at a prediction time point. Risks were predicted at seven different time points between the years 2016 and 2022 to analyse the development of categorization performance over the years.The highest categorization performance was achieved for the year 2022, where we were able to identify the FINRISK risk category of 1.69% of persons. With additional categories for low or moderate and moderate or high risk, 4.15% of persons could be categorized. The risk level of the remaining 95.85% of individuals could not be specified. The reason behind the poor performance was the inadequacy of input values. Namely, family history of CVDs was not available in structured format and smoking information was rarely found. Information about blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and diabetes were more frequent.We conclude that population level risk assessment is not viable based on only the structured data in the Kanta PDR. Extracting inputs like smoking status from text data could improve the situation. As the FINRISK risk calculator is often used by inputting structured data into an electronic form, the lack of same inputs in the Kanta PDR highlights incomplete flow of data in the Finnish health data infrastructure.
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Seuran 30-vuotishistoriikki
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)
Podcastit:
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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Konferenssijulkaisut:
- 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 Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, #eHealth2024: From Research to Impact on Digital Health and Welfare Services, 2024, ISBN 978-952-69224-9-2 (PDF)
- XXVIII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, #eHealth2023: Human oriented approach in eHealth and digital services, 2023, ISBN 978-952-69224-8-5 (pdf)
- XXVII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, #eHealth2022: Digital Health – from Research to Applied Solutions, 2022, ISBN 978-952-69224-6-1 (PDF)
- XXVI Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, #eHealth2021: eHealth in a Lifecycle, 2021, ISBN: 978-952-69224-4-7 (pdf)
- XXV Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, eHealth2020: From Dream to Reality, 2020, ISBN: 978-952-69224-2-3 (pdf)
- XXIV Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, eHealth2019: Data-Driven Health, 2019, ISBN: 978-952-68112-9-1 (pdf)
- XXIII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, eHealth2018: Health communities facing cyber transformation, 2018, ISBN: 978-952-68112-8-4 (pdf)
- XXII Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Win-Win-Win, voittaako kansalainen, ammattilainen ja yhteiskunta?, 2017, ISBN: 978-952-68112-6-0 (pdf)
- XXI Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari, Nordic eHealth2016 Kokeilukulttuuri ja digitalisaatio, 2016, ISBN: 978-952-68112-4-6 (pdf)
- XX Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: eHealth, muutoksen moottori, 2015, ISBN: 978-952-68112-2-2 (pdf)
- XIX Kansallinen telelääketieteen ja eHealth seminaari: Matkalla vaikuttavaan eTerveyteen, 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)