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Research publications

Kela’s researchers publish their work both in Kela’s own research publication series and in other national and international scientific outlets. The latest research publications can be found on this page, and more can be browsed and searched using the site’s search function.

Kela publishes research in four series as well as, when appropriate, in separate publications. The series include research from various scientific fields that are thematically connected to Kela’s framework.

Of Kela’s research publication series, Studies and Theme Books are peer-reviewed. The series Reports and Openings are not peer-reviewed. Read more about Kela’s research publishing activities.

The online versions of Kela’s series publications are available free of charge in the Helda publication archive (helda.helsinki.fi). Printed versions can be ordered from Helda or by email at julkaisut@kela.fi

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Trends in Continuity of Care and Associated Factors in Private Medical and Dental Services from 2003 to 2022

Continuity of care has declined in many private medical specialties over the past two decades, while remaining more stable in dental care.
Published: 18.2.2026

Basic Social Assistance and Sociodemographic Factors among Working-Age Contractual Informal Caregivers

The study explored how common basic social assistance is among caregivers and investigated the associations between the receipt of basic social assistance and sociodemographic and health-related background factors and the duration of caregiving among caregivers and matched controls.
Published: 18.2.2026

Labour Market Patterns Among Women and Men Following the Uptake of Their First Parental Leave Benefit in Sweden

This study identified long-term labour market patterns after taking the first parental leave benefit among women and men in Sweden and the socio-demographic, economic, and health-related characteristics among the identified patterns.
Published: 22.1.2026

Parental Agency in the Rehabilitation of Children With Intellectual Disabilities

Vanhempien toimijuus kehitysvammaisten lasten kuntoutuksessa.
Published: 22.1.2026