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
The effectiveness of social security in the diverse and changing life situations of adolescents
The aim was to form an overall picture of the effectiveness of social security among adolescents in terms of income.
Published: 2.12.2024
Non-Dispensed Prescriptions – A Nationwide Descriptive Study
The aim of this study was to estimate the number and share of non-dispensed prescriptions at a national level and in specific patient and medicine subgroups.
Published: 22.11.2024
Etäfysioterapian ja etätoimintaterapian vaikuttavuus, kustannusvaikuttavuus ja merkitykset vaativassa lääkinnällisessä kuntoutuksessa: Järjestelmälliset kirjallisuuskatsaukset
Etäfysioterapia ja etätoimintaterapia näyttävät vaikuttavan toimintakykyyn vähintään yhtä paljon kuin tavanomainen kasvokkainen kuntoutus, mutta kustannusvaikuttavuuden arvioimiseksi tarvitaan lisää luotettavaa tutkimustietoa.
Published: 21.11.2024
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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.