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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 The series Reports and Openings are not peer-reviewed.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

Uusimmat tutkimusjulkaisut

Nuoren ammatilliseen kuntoutukseen ilman lääkärinlausuntoa ohjautuneiden nuorten aiempi etuuksien ja palveluiden käyttö

Mitä myös sairaus- tai vammadiagnoosiin perustuvia etuuksia ja palveluita nuoret ovat saaneet ennen ohjautumista Nuotti-valmennukseen ja muihin nuoren ammatillisen kuntoutuksen palveluihin.  
Published: 17.10.2025

Pathways Into and out of Temporary Disability Retirement: An 8-Year Sequence Analysis Study in Finland

Our study examines the different pathways into and out of temporary disability retirement and analyses how individual-level factors are associated with these pathways.
Published: 10.10.2025

Gambling Disorder and Increased Psychiatric Comorbidity: A Finnish Register-Based Study

This study investigates gender-specific standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) of comorbid psychiatric disorders among adults diagnosed with gambling disorder.
Published: 30.9.2025

Real-Life Use Patterns of Androgen Receptor Pathway Inhibitors (ARPIs): A Nationwide Register-Based Study in Finland During 2012–2023

We conducted a register data-based analysis assessing their use and especially sequential use, e.g., use of one medicine after another, in Finland by using a dataset covering the whole country during 2012–2023
Published: 29.9.2025