Presentation
I am a section manager, leading researcher of different research projects, and coordinator of KKRL funding at Kela’s Research Unit. My research areas relate to the rehabilitation system and the health and social services system. A particular focus of my research is the referral of clients to services (such as rehabilitation services) corresponding to their needs. My recent studies have concerned regional variation in referral to rehabilitation and cooperation between Kela and other operators.
Expertise
- rehabilitation system
- rehabilitation policy
- health and social services system
- customer processes and referral to services
- qualitative research
Ongoing research projects
Previous research projects
Publications
- Ukkola Ismo, Miettinen Sari, Pulkki Jutta, Heino Pekka, Poikkeus Leena (2022) Kelan kuntoutukseen ohjautuminen ja osallistuminen. Kyselytutkimus kuntoutuksen ammattilaisille. Työpapereita 169, Kela. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2022050231956
- Heiskanen Tuija, Salminen Anna-Liisa, Miettinen Sari, Rinne Hanna (2021) Uptake of tele-rehabilitation in Finland amongst rehabilitation professionals during the Covid-19 pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Apr 20;18(8):4383. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18084383
- Miettinen Sari, Rättö Hanna, Reiterä Tuomas, Vadén Veli-Matti (2021) Kuntoutuksen hyödyn arviointi – Kelan malli. Kuntoutusta kehittämässä 25, Kela. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe202101202247
- Reiterä Tuomas, Mattila-Holappa Pauliina, Miettinen Sari, Rättö Hanna, Vadén Veli-Matti (2020) Kelan kuntoutuksen hyödyn arviointi 2018. Kuntoutusta kehittämässä 15, Kela. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe202003249108
- Sanerma Päivi, Miettinen Sari, Paavilainen Eija, Åstedt-Kurki Päivi (2020) A client-centered approach in home care for older persons – an integrative review. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 38(4), 369–380. https://doi.org/10.1080/02813432.2020.1841517
- Reiterä Tuomas, Miettinen Sari, Rättö Hanna, Vadén Veli-Matti (2019) Kelan kuntoutuksen hyödyn arviointi 2017. Kuntoutusta kehittämässä 10, Kela. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2019061119895
- Miettinen Sari, Välimaa Outi, Mäntyneva Päivi, Kaisvuo Terhi, Hakala Paula, Mäki Sari (2019) "Apu on ollut mittaamattoman arvokasta" : Kelan nuorten ammatillisen kuntoutuksen uusi NUOTTI-valmennus ja suullisen hakemisen malli, Työpapereita 150, Kela. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe2019082024784
- Miettinen Sari, Koskinen Raija, Mäki Sari, Mäntyneva Päivi, Valkama Katja (2019) Kokeiluista käytäntöön. Kelan uudet kuntoutukseen hakemisen mallit mahdollisuuksina päästä joustavammin kuntoutukseen. Kuntoutusta kehittämässä 8, Kela. Helsinki. http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi-fe201902215831
Publications and research projects
Mental Health Problems and the Use of Rehabilitative Psychotherapy – Regional Inequality in Finland
Does the prevalence of psychotherapy use correspond to the prevalence of self-reported mental health problems across different regions in Finland?
Regional Differences in Rehabilitation Participation Among People With Mental and Behavioural Disorders
In this research, we studied regional differences in rehabilitation participation by comparing individual hospital districts.
Why are there regional differences in participation in Kela rehabilitation? – Solutions require joint action from Kela and the wellbeing services counties
On the face of it, referral to Kela rehabilitation can be described as a straightforward process. However, a more in-depth examination reveals several different factors that cause regional variation in whether people actually receive rehabilitation from Kela, and whether it matches their needs and is provided in a timely manner.
Current Reports on Rehabilitation
Several small-scale studies that will respond to current information needs relating to the use of Kela’s rehabilitation benefits.
Kela in Hospitals
The study examines the development of cooperation between Kela and specialised medical care.
Uptake of Tele-Rehabilitation in Finland Amongst Rehabilitation Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged rehabilitation professionals to provide therapy through telepractice.
Kela in Health and Social Services Centres
The project examines the cooperation between Kela and the work ability programme regarding customer work in pilot projects.
A Client-Centered Approach in Home Care for Older Persons: An Integrative Review
Client-centred care and services in the context of home care.
Regional Differences in Rehabilitation
The background of regional differences in the phases of Kela-supported rehabilitation from the perspective of the rehabilitation system.
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