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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 The series Reports and Openings are not peer-reviewed.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

Työikäisten terveydenhuollon suunta: osaoptimointia vai yhteistyötä?

Ikääntyvässä Suomessa työikäisen väestön työkyvyn turvaaminen on koko yhteiskunnan toimivuuden perusedellytys.
Published: 13.11.2025

Austerity, Health Payments and Economic Well-Being

This dissertation explores the relationship between health-related payments and household economic well-being through the theoretical framework of decommodification.
Published: 6.11.2025

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