Health

Health and well-being service innovations 

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We promote overall well-being in an effective way. We develop and foster the use of human-driven and effective service and technology innovations in different contexts.

  • Well-being from the living environment, physical activity and tourism 

  • Social inclusion, the working world, and everyday safety 

  • Data and technology for well-being 

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Projects

The research group of Physical Activity and Functional Capacity

The Physical Activity and Functional Capacity Research Group assesses and studies human physical activity and capacity in different environments. The research is guided by ethical principles and research integrity in human sciences. The research group develops and produces solutions that promote the well-being and mobility of individuals and groups in different environments such as companies, organizations, or communities.

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Health Archives - LAB Focus

Fostering innovation in Europe: introducing the KnowledgeAnalytics project

In today’s ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and well-being, successful collaboration and innovation are critical. However, for digital transformation to be truly sustainable, it must start with regional innovation strategies supported by the respective policy instrument. In this transnational project and in the region of Päijät-Häme, the policy instrument is innovation, and skills in Finland 2021–2027 […] The post Fostering innovation in Europe: introducing the KnowledgeAnalytics project appeared first on LAB Focus.

Student guidance during clinical placement in the UK

Four paramedic students from LAB University of Applied Sciences were on an internship in UK emergency Medical Service (EMS) in autumn 2023. Students were able to compare the work of paramedics between Finland and UK. One aspect was a student guidance which is an essential part of the students’ professional growth during their studies. Especially […] The post Student guidance during clinical placement in the UK appeared first on LAB Focus.

A deep dive: exploring the differences between two emergency medical services

Student exchanges abroad offer students much more than just practical theoretical knowledge or language skills. At their best, student exchanges can help students to understand other models of healthcare system and thus to understand the pros and cons of the Finnish healthcare. By gaining new perspectives on things, students can come up with solutions to […] The post A deep dive: exploring the differences between two emergency medical services appeared first on LAB Focus.