
Presentation
I am a researcher at Kela’s Research Unit. I coordinate the project Muutos III, which examines the changes and reforms in Kela's rehabilitation. I am a leading researcher in the project Omakuntoutus Kelan järjestämissä kuntoutuspalveluissa, which examines the impact and role of self-rehabilitation in rehabilitation services. My research interests include, in particular, rehabilitation and recovery in everyday environments as well as assessing and supporting inclusion, functioning, and work ability.
Expertise
- rehabilitation and recovery
- functioning and ICF implementation
- occupational therapy
- self-rehabilitation
- evaluation study and implementation research
- multimethod research
Ongoing research projects
Publications and research projects
Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Preliminary Psychometric Testing of the Managerial Ethical Profile Scale for Finnish Health and Social Care Sector
The systematic translation and cultural adaptation process resulted in a conceptually equal MEP-Fin, which was perceived as thorough and relevant.
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.
Partnership Working Among Families, Therapists and Educationalists to Enhance Collaboration Enabling Participation of Children With Intellectual Disabilities
This study aims to describe the facilitators of, and barriers to, collaboration with adults in enhancing the participation of children with intellectual disabilities in education environments.
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.
Self-Rehabilitation in Rehabilitation Services Organised by Kela
The objectives of the study are to find out what kind of effects self-rehabilitation interventions have been observed to have, what is meant by self-rehabilitation in Kela’s rehabilitation, and how the implementation of self-rehabilitation can be promoted.
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.
Conceptions of Healthcare Professionals About Rehabilitees’ Participation in Goal Setting in an Acute Hospital: A Phenomenographic Study
This study aimed to describe the variation in how acute hospital professionals perceive and comprehend rehabilitee participation in rehabilitation goal-setting.
Self-Reported Reasons for Changes in Performance of Daily Activities During a 2-Year Multidisciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
This study compared subjective-reported changes in performance and satisfaction with daily activities among moderately and severely disabled individuals with MS.
Systematic Review: Need for High-Quality Research on Occupational Therapy for Children With Intellectual Disability
Results support the notion that occupational therapy in daily environments for children with ID may enhance participation in everyday activities.
ICF Personal Factors Strengthen Commitment to Person-Centered Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review
The aim of the study was to ascertain which factors in the ICF classification have been defined as PFs in different studies and what conclusions have been drawn on their role in the ICF classification.