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View article: Regional Use of Open Notes via Nationwide Web-Based MyKanta Patient Portal in 2017–2024 in Finland
Regional Use of Open Notes via Nationwide Web-Based MyKanta Patient Portal in 2017–2024 in Finland Open
When a healthcare professional shares their documentation with a patient, it becomes an ‘open note’. In Europe and elsewhere, open notes are already available nationwide in a few countries. Country comparisons have been assessed but only a…
View article: Funding Nationwide HIE and HIS: Case Kanta Services 2003–2024 in Finland
Funding Nationwide HIE and HIS: Case Kanta Services 2003–2024 in Finland Open
After the construction of the KanTa development program services by 2010, the plan was that the launched and operating services were to be funded through service user fees. However, there exist no literature on the service user fees of the…
View article: The Significance of Information Quality for the Secondary Use of the Information in the National Health Care Quality Registers in Finland
The Significance of Information Quality for the Secondary Use of the Information in the National Health Care Quality Registers in Finland Open
Background The aim of the national health care quality registers is to monitor, assess, and improve the quality of care. The information utilized in quality registers must be of high quality to ensure that the information produced by the r…
View article: Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services in Finland in 2010–2023
Nationwide Electronic Prescription Services in Finland in 2010–2023 Open
This research aimed to follow up a 14-year period (2010–2023) public and private healthcare service organizations’ and community pharmacies’ entries to and exits from the centralized, interoperable and shared electronic Prescription Servic…
View article: Real‐world drug use in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinitis, cough, and cold in Finland from 1990 to 2021: Association with reduced disease burden
Real‐world drug use in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinitis, cough, and cold in Finland from 1990 to 2021: Association with reduced disease burden Open
Real-world drug use in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, rhinitis
View article: Dynamics in Entry and Exit Registrations in a 14-Year Follow-Up of Nationwide Electronic Prescription and Patient Data Repository Services in Finland
Dynamics in Entry and Exit Registrations in a 14-Year Follow-Up of Nationwide Electronic Prescription and Patient Data Repository Services in Finland Open
There exist a need to carry out further research in order to describe implementation and adoption of nationwide healthcare information systems. This research aimed to follow-up in a 14-year period (2010–2023) of public and private healthca…
View article: COVID-19 endemic phase in Finland: An analysis of health policies and vaccination strategy
COVID-19 endemic phase in Finland: An analysis of health policies and vaccination strategy Open
Objectives To analyze how the vaccines and various measures to control the pandemic affected epidemiological, health and socioeconomic outcomes of COVID-19 in Finland. The focus of the analysis is on the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pande…
View article: Use of My Kanta in Finland 2010–2022
Use of My Kanta in Finland 2010–2022 Open
In Finland, descriptive performance indicators point towards increasing and sustained use of the national Kanta Services among adults from May 2010 to December 2022. Adult users have accessed the web-based My Kanta, sent electronic prescri…
View article: Implementation, Adoption and Use of the Kanta Services in Finland 2010–2022
Implementation, Adoption and Use of the Kanta Services in Finland 2010–2022 Open
Nationwide implementation and adoption of the Prescription Centre and the Patient Data Repository services required 5.5 years since May 2010 in Finland. The Clinical Adoption Meta-Model (CAMM) was applied in the post-deployment assessment …
View article: Controlling chronic respiratory diseases in Finland from 1996 to 2018
Controlling chronic respiratory diseases in Finland from 1996 to 2018 Open
A nationwide, long-term and systematic lung health policy has been implemented in Finland. The real-world data indicate that the burden of respiratory diseases has reduced both for patients and, overall, for society.https://bit.ly/3…
View article: Medical Device Incident Reports by Professional Users in Finland 2014–2021
Medical Device Incident Reports by Professional Users in Finland 2014–2021 Open
Medical Device incident reporting is a legal obligation for professional users in Finland. We analyzed all medical device incident reports recorded into the national incident repository from January 2014 to August 2021. Among the total 5,8…
View article: Over 89% Adoption Rate of the Nationwide Online Patient Portal in Finland
Over 89% Adoption Rate of the Nationwide Online Patient Portal in Finland Open
Among 1,650 persons in an internet panel survey in October 2020 in Finland, over 89% reported use of the nationwide My Kanta online patient portal. Only 1.5% of the respondents did not know the service. Compared with non-users, among My Ka…
View article: Electronic Health Records on the Top of Medical Device Incident Reports
Electronic Health Records on the Top of Medical Device Incident Reports Open
Medical Device incident reporting is a legal obligation for professional users in Finland. We analyzed all medical device incident reports recorded into the national incident repository from January 2014 to August 2021. Almost 30% of the t…
View article: COVID-19 in Finland: Vaccination strategy as part of the wider governing of the pandemic
COVID-19 in Finland: Vaccination strategy as part of the wider governing of the pandemic Open
In the approach to manage the pandemic, the vaccination strategy has a central role. Finland has probably benefitted from the EU joint vaccine procurement programme. The rapid launch of the vaccinations was supported by the existing vaccin…
View article: The Factors Associated With Nonuse of and Dissatisfaction With the National Patient Portal in Finland in the Era of COVID-19: Population-Based Cross-sectional Survey
The Factors Associated With Nonuse of and Dissatisfaction With the National Patient Portal in Finland in the Era of COVID-19: Population-Based Cross-sectional Survey Open
Background In the abnormal circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, patient portals have supported patient empowerment and engagement by providing patients with access to their health care documents and medical information. However, …
View article: The Factors Associated With Nonuse of and Dissatisfaction With the National Patient Portal in Finland in the Era of COVID-19: Population-Based Cross-sectional Survey (Preprint)
The Factors Associated With Nonuse of and Dissatisfaction With the National Patient Portal in Finland in the Era of COVID-19: Population-Based Cross-sectional Survey (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND In the abnormal circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, patient portals have supported patient empowerment and engagement by providing patients with access to their health care documents and medical information. However,…
View article: Impact of a Conformité Européenne (CE) Certification–Marked Medical Software Sensor on COVID-19 Pandemic Progression Prediction: Register-Based Study Using Machine Learning Methods
Impact of a Conformité Européenne (CE) Certification–Marked Medical Software Sensor on COVID-19 Pandemic Progression Prediction: Register-Based Study Using Machine Learning Methods Open
Background To address the current COVID-19 and any future pandemic, we need robust, real-time, and population-scale collection and analysis of data. Rapid and comprehensive knowledge on the trends in reported symptoms in populations provid…
View article: Impact of a Conformité Européenne (CE) Certification–Marked Medical Software Sensor on COVID-19 Pandemic Progression Prediction: Register-Based Study Using Machine Learning Methods (Preprint)
Impact of a Conformité Européenne (CE) Certification–Marked Medical Software Sensor on COVID-19 Pandemic Progression Prediction: Register-Based Study Using Machine Learning Methods (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND To address the current COVID-19 and any future pandemic, we need robust, real-time, and population-scale collection and analysis of data. Rapid and comprehensive knowledge on the trends in reported symptoms in populations provi…
View article: Analyzing Citizens’ and Health Care Professionals’ Searches for Smell/Taste Disorders and Coronavirus in Finland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Infodemiological Approach Using Database Logs
Analyzing Citizens’ and Health Care Professionals’ Searches for Smell/Taste Disorders and Coronavirus in Finland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Infodemiological Approach Using Database Logs Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has prevailed over a year, and log and register data on coronavirus have been utilized to establish models for detecting the pandemic. However, many sources contain unreliable health information on COVID-19…
View article: Impact of a CE-marked medical software sensor on SARS-CoV-2 disease pandemic progression estimation
Impact of a CE-marked medical software sensor on SARS-CoV-2 disease pandemic progression estimation Open
Background To address the current and any future pandemic, we need a robust, real-time and population-scale collection of data. Rapid and comprehensive knowledge on the trends in reported symptoms in populations provides an earlier window …
View article: Analyzing Citizens’ and Health Care Professionals’ Searches for Smell/Taste Disorders and Coronavirus in Finland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Infodemiological Approach Using Database Logs (Preprint)
Analyzing Citizens’ and Health Care Professionals’ Searches for Smell/Taste Disorders and Coronavirus in Finland During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Infodemiological Approach Using Database Logs (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has prevailed over a year, and log and register data on coronavirus have been utilized to establish models for detecting the pandemic. However, many sources contain unreliable health information on COVID-1…
View article: Prediction of Asthma Hospitalizations for the Common Cold Using Google Trends: Infodemiology Study
Prediction of Asthma Hospitalizations for the Common Cold Using Google Trends: Infodemiology Study Open
Background In contrast to air pollution and pollen exposure, data on the occurrence of the common cold are difficult to incorporate in models predicting asthma hospitalizations. Objective This study aims to assess whether web-based searche…
View article: Use and Users of the Web-Based Omaolo Covid-19 Symptom Self-Assesment Tool in Finland Since March 16, 2020
Use and Users of the Web-Based Omaolo Covid-19 Symptom Self-Assesment Tool in Finland Since March 16, 2020 Open
In Finland, it is possible to quickly produce medical symptom self-assessment tools within the existing infrastructure. The Finnish Omaolo Covid-19 web-based symptom self-assessment tool (symptom checker) was launched on March 16, 2020 aft…
View article: Bass Models for EHR, RIS and PACS Diffusion in Finland and Germany
Bass Models for EHR, RIS and PACS Diffusion in Finland and Germany Open
Building on Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovation Theory, Bass models describe the diffusion processes distinguishing between innovation (p) and imitation (q). This study aimed at modelling the uptake of RIS, PACS and EHR systems in Germany and …
View article: Terveydenhuollon etäasioinnin trendit vuosien 2013-2020 Avohilmon aineistossa
Terveydenhuollon etäasioinnin trendit vuosien 2013-2020 Avohilmon aineistossa Open
View article: Prediction of Asthma Hospitalizations for the Common Cold Using Google Trends: Infodemiology Study (Preprint)
Prediction of Asthma Hospitalizations for the Common Cold Using Google Trends: Infodemiology Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND In contrast to air pollution and pollen exposure, data on the occurrence of the common cold are difficult to incorporate in models predicting asthma hospitalizations. OBJECTIVE This study aims to assess whether web-based sear…
View article: CAF and CAMM analyses on the first 10 years of national Kanta services in Finland
CAF and CAMM analyses on the first 10 years of national Kanta services in Finland Open
We report the large-scale deployment, implementation and adoption of the nationwide centralized integrated and shared Kanta health information services by using the Clinical Adoption Framework (CAF). The meso and macro level dimensions of …
View article: COVID-19 pandemic in Finland – Preliminary analysis on health system response and economic consequences
COVID-19 pandemic in Finland – Preliminary analysis on health system response and economic consequences Open
View article: Digital Divide in Perceived Benefits of Online Health Care and Social Welfare Services: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study
Digital Divide in Perceived Benefits of Online Health Care and Social Welfare Services: National Cross-Sectional Survey Study Open
Background The number of online services in health care is increasing rapidly in developed countries. Users are expected to take a more skilled and active role in taking care of their health and prevention of ill health. This induces risks…
View article: COVID-19-epidemian vaikutukset väestön palvelutarpeisiin, palvelujärjestelmään ja kansantalouteen : nopea vaikutusarvio
COVID-19-epidemian vaikutukset väestön palvelutarpeisiin, palvelujärjestelmään ja kansantalouteen : nopea vaikutusarvio Open
Raportissa kuvataan koronaviruksen aiheuttaman COVID-19-epidemian ja sen leviämisen hillitsemiseen tehtyjen politiikkatoimenpiteiden vaikutuksia väestön elinoloihin, palvelutarpeisiin, palvelujen käyttöön sekä mielialaan. Tarkastelu sisält…