Research
The research unit of Kela produces and interprets information about Finland’s social security system and its functionality. Our research supports the development of the social security system as well as the benefits and operations of Kela.
Kela’s research blog
In the research blog, Kela’s researchers and guest authors write about their research in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. The research blog also publishes the researchers’ current reviews on various topics as well as the researchers’ more insightful writings.
Information packages
Information packages present research and statistics based information in concise packages that help the reader to get a quick overview of the subject. Subjects range from benefits paid by Kela to larger societal issues.
Kela’s Research Programme for 2023–2025
Kela’s Research Unit carries out topical and multidisciplinary research on issues that are relevant domestically and internationally. We produce research findings that have an impact and can be utilised by society in developing social and health security.
Research projects
Kela’s research is organised into various research programs. The research projects guide which subjects and materials the researchers focus on at any given time. The topics for the projects, on the other hand, are governed by Kela’s research programme.
Researchers
Kela’s Research Unit consists of about sixty researchers. You can find their contact information and special areas of expertise here.
Latest research publications
Kilpailutus vai kiinteä hinta kuntoutuspalveluiden hankinnoissa – tuloksia hankintakokeilusta
Tutkimuksessa tarkastellaan hankintakokeilua, jossa kilpailuttamisen sijaan käytettiin kiinteää hintaa kuntoutuksen palveluntuottajien hankinnassa.
Published: 17.3.2025
Etäkuntoutuksella voidaan tukea terapiapalveluiden saatavuutta: Päivitetyt suositukset psykoterapeuteille
Tutkimuksen tavoitteena oli päivittää suosituksia etäkuntoutuksen käytöstä Kelan järjestämässä psykoterapiassa ja selvittää, millaisia vahvuuksia ja heikkouksia psykoterapeutit kokevat etäkuntoutuksen käytössä.
Published: 14.3.2025
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Events
Kela's Information Services arranges various events during the year. Most of them are seminars and webinars on various topical research questions arranged by Kela's Research Unit.