Value age and health

Care and nursing of older people need a strong ethical foundation. Research on this field focus on fundamental human rights of older people, such as respect, equal access to care and services and sustainable, quality services.

Researchers / doctoral students:

• Jaana Koskenniemi: Respect in the nursing care of older people
• Suvi Sundgren: Ethical issues in using gerontechnology in the care of older people

Researchers / master students:

• Anu Jokinen: Ethical aspects and ehealth in social and health care
• Liisa Kallioinen: Health literacy in older adults and factors associated
• Ilkka Sairanen: Aivokasvaimesta kärsivän potilaan koherenssi ja preoperatiivinen tuki