
Presentation
I am a researcher at Kela’s Research Unit. My research areas include rehabilitation and, in particular, implementation and functionality of rehabilitation services.
Expertise
- rehabilitation
- occupational therapy
- implementation research
- telerehabilitation
Ongoing research projects
Previous research projects
- Implementation and Effects of Telerehabilitation
- Prices and Markets in Kela’s Rehabilitation Registration Procedure
Publications
- Heinijoki, H., Lautamo, T. & Vuoskoski, P. 2022. Käsityksiä yhteistoimijuudesta varhaiskasvatuksen toimintaympäristössä. Journal of Early Childhood Education Research 11(2), 48-71.
- Rutanen, E., Heinijoki, H., Leinonen, H., Porkka-Toivonen, K., Anttila, M. & Korpi, H. 2020. Fysioterapeutin ja lonkan tekonivelleikatun potilaan dialogisuus eli kuunteleva keskustelu. Fysioterapia 5/2020.
Publications and research projects
Towards a Satisfactory Future — Multiprofessional Rehabilitation for Young Persons With ADHD or ASD
The core components of multiprofessional rehabilitation intervention for young adults are explored from the perspective of multiprofessional teams.
The Use of Implementation Research Frameworks in Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review
In this article we examine what kind of implementation research models and frameworks are used in rehabilitation research in different countries and what kind of study designs have been utilized.
The Implementation of Oma Väylä Rehabilitation Assessed by Young Clients and Service Providers
In this article, we examine the implementation of the Oma Väylä rehabilitation from two different perspectives.
Prices and Markets in Kela’s Rehabilitation Registration Procedure
The study examines the strengths and weaknesses of registration procedure compared with traditional tenders.
Implementation and Effects of Telerehabilitation
The study examines the implementation of telerehabilitation services and the effects of rehabilitation courses for informal caregivers.
Muutos III: Evaluation Research on the Changes and Reforms in Kela’s Rehabiliation
The project includes implementation studies on the changes and reforms in Kela's rehabilitation.