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Savonia Articles editorial board:

Editor-in-chief Anne Heikkinen
Communication Specialist Klaudia Käkelä
Information Specialist Anu Räty-Härkönen
Director of Communications Anne Heikkinen

Expanded editorial board: Head of Information Services Mira Juppi, Director of Education Esa Viklund and Vice President Mikko Vuoristo. Parallel publishing (Green Open Access) of joint publications published on the site is permitted as a publisher’s version without an embargo period.

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The editorial board of Savonia articles aimed at professional audiences:

Editor-in-chief Anne Heikkinen
Research Manager Tuomo Eskelinen
Head of Education Nina Huotari
Information Specialist Anu Räty-Härkönen
Communication Specialist Aino-Maria Savolainen

Parallel publishing (Green Open Access) of joint publications published on the site is permitted as a publisher’s version without an embargo period.

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20/11

2024

Comparing Bracing Interventions for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Evidence-Based Physical Therapy (EBP) uses the best research evidence with clinical expertise and user’s preferences to produce the most… Lue lisää

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Ryhmäkuva fysioterapeuttiopiskelijoista.

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20/11

2024

Telerehabilitation VS Face-to-face treatment in COPD

BIP week students’ article on the topic COPD and physiotherapy.Read more

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Ihmisiä poseeraamassa kameralle Savonian Kampussydämen lavalla.

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15/11

2024

Neurochallenge 2024 – Solutions for better brain health among working aged with a national innovation competition

Innovation competition advancing brain health with groundbreaking solutions for the working-aged people. Read more

Articles Pro Influence stories Internationality RDI

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15/11

2024

The Role of Digitalization: Can Young Adults be Encouraged to Stay in Regions Outside Major Cities?

How can digital gamified solutions enhance engagement and skills among young adults in the rural regions?Read more

Articles Pro RDI Sustainable Society

opiskelijoita poseeraamassa kameralle puistossa.

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15/11

2024

Physical therapy interventions in pain management after knee arthroplasty

BIP Week students’ article on the topic pain management after knee arthroplasty.Read more

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Tekoälykuvituskuvassa henkilöitä työskentelee neuvotteluhuoneessa digitaalisen seinän äärellä.

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14/11

2024

Navigating Challenges in Digital Health: Insights from Implementing Somnofy

As seen in the implementation of Somnofy, stakeholder engagement can have significant impact on DHT adoption.Read more

Articles Pro Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala Tiede ja tutkimus

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14/11

2024

Overseas Exchange Programme on Global and Sustainable Health

Global and Sustainable Health project funded by Team Finland Knowledge (TFK).Read more

Articles Pro Hankkeet Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala

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06/11

2024

Can neuromuscular or proprioceptive warm-up programmes prevent young basketball players from lower limb injuries?

Students’ learning task for the BIP course on the topic of sport.Read more

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala

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06/11

2024

Lifestyle intervention as a secondary stroke prevention in vulnerable patients

Students’ learning task for BIP week on the topic of preventionRead more

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala

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06/11

2024

Restoration of the hip function after a hip fracture in older adults

Students’ learning task for BIP week on the theme of older adults. Read more

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Cultures and students meet in Kuopio and Savonia

25/10

2024

Successful cross-cultural communication at Savonia

Students from RheinMain UAS in Germany and Savonia UAS gathered in Kuopio to explore intercultural communication Read more

Articles Internationality Kielten opiskelu

Digitaalisessa kuvassa tummalla taustalla sinisiä viivoja, pisteitä ja valoja, sekä niistä muodostuva paristo, jonka kyljessä hohtaa salaman kuva ja molemmissa päissä hehkuu lämmintä valoa.

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18/10

2024

Analysis and Prediction of Electricity Consumption (ÄLLITÄ Project)

This article is a continuation of first article ÄLLITÄ project. The focus of this article will be on WP2… Lue lisää

Articles Pro RDI TKI

Vietnamese students in the lecture at the university.

09/10

2024

Experiences of Culturally Sensitive Teaching in Hanoi, Vietnam

We participated in an international Erasmus+ Credit Staff exchange at Hanoi.Read more

Articles International Cooperation Internationality

Käsiä tuotuna yhteen yhteistyön merkiksi.

01/10

2024

Collaborative work within the ENPHE research working group: Physiotherapy Education – Aiming at Excellence through Collaboration

Description of the results of research team presented at the ENPHE conference.Read more

Articles Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Tietokoneen ruudulla sydänkäyrää ja ihminen tietokoneen äärellä.

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27/09

2024

Digital Transformation at Niuvanniemi Hospital: From paper to digital ECG

Article describes the possibility of implementing a paperless ECG system in the Niuvanniemi hospital NEMO unit.Read more

Articles Pro Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Kuvassa digitaalinen laboratorio, etualalla ihminen kädet pöydällä, taustalla toinen ihminen istumassa valkoinen takki päällä.

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20/09

2024

Revolutionizing Medication Management: Embracing the Digital Future

This article describes advantages of providing comprehensive medication management services through digital solutionsRead more

Articles Pro Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala

13/09

2024

Kuopio Water Cluster Hosts Collaborative Water Smart Connect Partner Meeting

Water Smart Connect tackles water issues with innovative, multidisciplinary solutions, uniting global expertise.Read more

Articles Hankkeet Tekniikan ala Tiede ja tutkimus TKI

13/09

2024

The 360° Filming of the Professional Internship for Bachelor of Social Services (UAS) Students Began in Vietnam

An Erasmus+ Staff exchange took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 6 to September 19, 2024.Read more

Articles Internationality

10/09

2024

Cultural Misunderstandings as a Hindrance to International Business Cooperation

Cultural differences are challenge to building trust in international projects.Read more

Articles Master School

Potential of quadruped robots – manipulation of a robot body and arm

23/08

2024

Potential of quadruped robots – manipulation of a robot body and arm

Quadruped robot enhanced with a robotic arm, performs precise tasks via programming and manual trajectory recordingRead more

Articles Hankkeet Tekniikan ala TKI

Harmaan ja vaaleanpunainen robottikoira.

23/08

2024

Enhancing quadruped robot navigation with ROS and Navigation Stack

Quadruped robot navigates and avoids obstacles with the help of the lidar sensor.Read more

Articles Hankkeet Tekniikan ala TKI

Erivärisiä sateenvarjoja roikkuu taivaalla.

16/08

2024

Experiences from the summer school in Netherland

The theme of the summer school was health for the future.Read more

Articles Internationality Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Kuvistukuvassa taideteos, joka esittää terveydenhuoltohenkilöstöä.

14/08

2024

Initiating the Future Health HUB Project

This article kicks off a series of publications detailing the progress of the three-year Future Health HUB (FHH) project.Read… Lue lisää

Articles Hankkeet Internationality Kirjasto Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Kuvituskuvassa tietokone, näyttöpääte ja johtoja

01/08

2024

Smart heating systems in a climate-friendly way by utilizing artificial intelligence (ÄLLITÄ)

The goal of Finland’s national energy and climate strategy until 2030 is to move the country towards climate neutrality.Read… Lue lisää

Articles Hankkeet RDI Sustainable Society Tekniikan ala

08/07

2024

Summer Employees at Savonia’s Water Laboratory: A Diverse Experience

Summer employees enable pilots running in waterlab during summer. Trainees gain knowledge of water research and teamwork.Read more

Articles Internationality RDI

02/07

2024

The role of Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) in achieving a zero-carbon power sector

Long duration energy storage (LDES) is necessary to control the temporal mismatch between energy supply and demand.Read more

Articles Tekniikan ala

Grafiikassa seitsemän erilaista ihmishahmoa elehtii ja kommunikoi keskenään, yläpuolellaan rattaan kuvia, kysymys- ja huutomerkkejä ja muita symboleita.

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24/06

2024

Agricultural Students Face Social Challenges Due to Preference for Individual Activities

Future Work Ability Project has launched agricultural students’ pilot focusing on generic skills development. Read more

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17/06

2024

Microbes as the foundation of the circular economy and security of supply

Adj.Prof Hakalehto told students how sustainable industry is built by combining biotechnology and mechanical engineeringRead more

Articles Pro Tekniikan ala

Etualalla yleisöä kuuntelemassa paneelikeskustelua, puhujat näkyvät taustalla epäselvänä.

17/06

2024

Addressing the Critical Issues in Upper Savo’s Industry

Teknologiatalkoot Event: What are the pressing issues in Upper Savo’s industry that demand solutions? Read more

Articles Influence stories Sustainable Society Tekniikan ala Tekniikan ala

Tekoälyllä luotu kuva nuorista pelikehittajistä tekemässä pelikehitystä metaversumissa.

13/06

2024

Opportunities brought by the game industry and gamification

What opportunities do the game industry and gamification bring? How could they be used to develop rural areas?Read more

Articles RDI Sustainable Society

Kaksi naista tarkastelee kannettavan tietokoneen näyttöä.

04/06

2024

SAVONIA ARTICLE: Let’s work in Erasmus+ Global SA-IS (Savonia-ISCISA) Project

Developing Cultural Competence in Erasmus Global Collaboration with Savonia and ISCISA in Maputo.Read more

Articles Exchange Student Hankkeet Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Brussels – the melting pot of culture and politics

29/05

2024

Brussels – the melting pot of culture and politics

In early May, a group of welfare coordinator students found themselves on a study trip in Brussels.Read more

Articles Master School

16/05

2024

The Impact of Leadership and Management in Social and Health Care

The leadership style has a direct impact on the job satisfaction of the workers in social and healthcare industry.Read… Lue lisää

Articles Master School

Äiti istuu sohvalla, hymyilee ja imettää vauvaa.

16/05

2024

Is there a connection between breastfeeding and childhood obesity?

Breastfeeding has been found to have many physiological and psychological benefits. Read more

Articles Master School

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14/05

2024

Analysis of customer service patterns in assistive device services – a foundation for future digital service solutions?

By analyzing FAQs and answers, it is possible to develop digital solutions like automated customer service tools.Read more

Articles Pro Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Nainen hymyilee ja katsoo alaspäin, ympärillä paljon kasveja ja ikkunoista tulvivaa valoa.

10/05

2024

Master’s Competencies: Supportive Tools or Obstacles in Studies?

As Master’s level programmes follow national competency recommendations, graduates are more competent upon graduation.Read more

Articles Master School

26/04

2024

Collaborative work within the ENPHE research working group: aiming to excellence.

News from the ENPHE*s research group: Spring Seminar 2024Read more

Articles International Cooperation Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Sosiaali- ja terveysala Tiede ja tutkimus

Sinisessä kuvassa graafisia elementtejä , tabletti, puhelin, muistivihko,taskulaskin ja kahvikuppi ylhäältä päin kuvattuna.

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25/04

2024

Collaborative Dissemination of Digital Work Instructions at an Interorganizational Level

In terms of successful Digital Work instruction sharing, the research highlighted various aspects of development.Read more

Articles Pro Master School Sosiaali- ja terveysala

Pöydällä puhelin, tietokone ja stetoskooppi.

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23/04

2024

Usability from the citizens point of view in digital healthcare and social services

Usability in digital healthcare and social services relates strongly to the services perceived usefulness and utility. Read more

Articles Pro Sosiaali- ja terveysala Tiede ja tutkimus

Kädet hanskat kädessä istuttamassa kasvia.

22/04

2024

Farm Occupational Safety Management and Attitudes: navigating challenges and cultivating change

The article focuses on farm occupational safety management and attitudes of farmers, based on the 3 speaches presented Read… Lue lisää

Articles Influence stories RDI

Opiskelija opiskelee rennosti omalla sohvalla oleillen.

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05/04

2024

Remote work: Friend or foe?

Digital Health Master’s degree student Medic investigated in her thesis the effects of remote work in wellbeing.Read more

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19/03

2024

Unlocking Street-Smart Strategies: A Journey Through the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP)

Embark on a journey of discovery: The BIP unfolds street-smart thinking in business.Read more

Articles Exchange Student International Business Internationality

22/02

2024

ALCOHOL MISUSE IN UNITED KINGDOM AND INTERVENTIONS

Alcohol misuse and interventions in United Kindom, literature review.Read more

Articles Master School

Puijon tornin ystävänpäivä-valaisu. Kuva: Wille Markkanen

12/02

2024

Savonia celebrates Valentine’s Day by illuminating the observation deck of Puijo Tower

Savonia celebrates Valentine’s Day by illuminating the observation deck of Puijo Tower in pink from February 10th to 17th,… Lue lisää

Articles

Revolutionalising Remote Healthcare: Unleashing the Power of Open-Source Innovation

05/02

2024

Revolutionalising Remote Healthcare: Unleashing the Power of Open-Source Innovation

Padvi’s thesis offers innovative healthcare solutions by developing two prototypes using open-source technologyRead more

Articles Influence stories Master School

25/01

2024

GreenComp and vocational education

The Green Skills Toolkit for Tourism and hospitality was a project that was managed by Savo Vocational CollegeRead more

Articles Master School

Kolme sairaanhoitajaa seisoo sinisissä asuissaan ja hymyilee kameralle.

19/01

2024

Developing diabetes care

The objective of treating type 2 diabetes is to prevent acute and long-term complications conducted by diabetes and support… Lue lisää

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Ihmisiä neuvotteluhuoneessa pöytien äärellä.

18/01

2024

The efficacy of the PrevInf-project’s Transnational meetings is achieving the project goals

Transnational meetings support the actions to achieve the PrevInf-project goalsRead more

Articles Hankkeet Internationality Sosiaali- ja terveysala TKI

11/01

2024

Tourism in Thailand from a sustainability perspective

How individual traveler can influence sustainability on their journey and how sustainability issues could be better addressed in Thailand… Lue lisää

Articles Master School Matkailu- ja ravitsemisala Responsibility

North Savo goes AMBITIOUS with AI, 5G and IoT in Smart Water Management

10/01

2024

North Savo goes AMBITIOUS with AI, 5G and IoT in Smart Water Management

Savonia UAS Environment Engineering Unit widen its international cooperation by being part of the EU funded project AMBITIOUS, Read… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

29/12

2023

Savonia Article: Overview of Finland’s waste management

Waste management in Finland is guided by national and regional policies. The aim of these policies is to reduce… Lue lisää

Articles Bio and Circular Economy Internationality TKI

29/12

2023

Bio and Circular Cluster North Savo

BIOCC supports the growth of companies in the industry by bringing together the best specialists in the development of… Lue lisää

Articles Bio and Circular Economy RDI

29/12

2023

Circular Economy Solutions

The aim of the HOOP project is to boost circular economy in European cities and to develop the utilization… Lue lisää

Articles Bio and Circular Economy HOOP Internationality RDI TKI

21/12

2023

5G-Enabled Smart Factory Environment: Seamless Collaboration with Arm Cobots and Mobile Robot

This project aims to automate the seamless transfer of final products from the smart factory to the packaging line…. Lue lisää

5G Articles Tekniikan ala Tiede ja tutkimus TKI

18/12

2023

Nursing Insight: Addressing healthy eating and promoting healthy elderly

Both the quality and quantity of consumed food have an impact on the well-being and quality of life of… Lue lisää

Articles Sosiaali- ja terveysala

11/12

2023

Developing Practices of e-counselling

The two-year e-counseling/Ecco project will conclude at the end of 2023. The last international exchange for teachers as part… Lue lisää

Articles

05/12

2023

Design considerations for large scale additive manufacturing, part 2

In the previous article, we delved into the world of LSAM (Large Scale Additive Manufacturing) and compared its design… Lue lisää

3D Articles TKI

Terveydenhoitajaopiskelija ja vauvanukke.

01/12

2023

A New Era of Neonatal Intensive Care: Digital Care Paths for Family Integrated Care

Family integrated care is proven to promote parental engagement and development of parents’ self-sufficiency in neonatal intensive care. Read… Lue lisää

Articles

Ihmisiä tekemässä ryhmätöitä luokkahuoneessa

29/11

2023

Winter School 2023 – Innovating at the Basque Country

Nestled among the picturesque landscapes of the Bask Country, the first Winter School under the EU4DUAL Alliance was about… Lue lisää

Articles EU4DUAL Master School

22/11

2023

Lessons Learned in Germany

We worked together on the bi-national course” Global Social Work: A Finnish- German Encounter”. Read more

Articles

20/11

2023

EBP on the effectivity of the activation of the abdominal transversus in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain

Low back pain (LBP) is a pain, tension or stiffness which appears between the costal inferior margin and the… Lue lisää

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Kuvituskuva, jossa vaaleansinisessä vedessä kelluu valkoinen lumpeenkukka.

17/11

2023

Aquatic therapy and cerebral palsy with children

Aquatic therapy (hydrotherapy) in general is any therapy based on use of water for the treatment of patients. It… Lue lisää

Articles

17/11

2023

UP TO WHICH POINT COULD TECHNOLOGY TAKE A ROLE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTION IN SPINAL CORD INJURY (SCI)?

echnology has taken a primordial role in society’s lives and it has shown usefulness for people’s well-being. Nowadays, it… Lue lisää

Articles

17/11

2023

Effectiveness of the McKenzie Method in Non-Specific Chronic Back Pain: A Comprehensive Review

Non-specific chronic back pain is a prevalent condition that affects a significant portion of the population. Various treatment approaches… Lue lisää

Articles

17/11

2023

Posture and stillness. An evidence-based approach for sitting at work

Posture is a topic that comes up a lot when people talk about health. Patients, healthcare professionals, the media,… Lue lisää

Articles Uncategorized

16/11

2023

How sex and gender differences influence in ACL rupture probabilities: anatomic, biomechanics, hormonal and social factors

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are the most common ligament injury of the knee. Approximately between 100,000 and 200,000… Lue lisää

Articles

16/11

2023

Reducing ACL Reinjury in Athletes: Strategies, Statistics, and Key Insights

In this blog post, we delve into the latest research and offer valuable insights, complete with percentages, to help… Lue lisää

Articles

14/11

2023

Neurochallenge – Brain health solutions with a national innovation competition

The Olvi Foundation Neurochallenge innovation competition was organized on November 3-5, 2023, in the heart of the Savonia campus…. Lue lisää

Articles

13/11

2023

THE USE OF TELEHEALTH DURING AND AFTER COVID 19 AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS IN IRELAND

The ever-growing healthcare demands have prompted countries globally to adopt telehealth and Ireland is no exception. Ireland has embraced… Lue lisää

Articles

10/11

2023

The strategy of muscle strength training in children with spastic cerebral palsy

CP is a neurological disorder that affects muscle tone, development of movement and posture and it’s caused by damage… Lue lisää

Articles Internationality

10/11

2023

Is Nordic Walking evidence-based in different patient groups?

Nordic walking is one of the most popular exercise types in Finland. Over 1,5 million people in Finland take… Lue lisää

Articles Internationality

10/11

2023

International Students in Finland: Exploring Study Ability and Well-being

How the study ability of foreign students in Finland influences their workability and what is the role of well-being… Lue lisää

Articles Internationality

26/10

2023

Sustainable development the Portugese way – Erasmus exchange to Lisbon

Val Do Rio Technical school is located in Oeiras, about half an hour away from the center of Lisbon…. Lue lisää

Articles Internationality

26/10

2023

Industrial Collaboration Enhanced: Mobile and Arm Robots in 5G-Powered Partnership

This article explores a significant pilot project demonstrating the potential of 5G technology to transform industrial collaboration. Read more

Articles RDI

18/10

2023

Educating Physiotherapists for a Global Mindset – ENPHE and research groups results

A total of 250 participants from 39 different countries both students and teachers attended the conference. The programme included… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

29/09

2023

First World Physiotherapy Day together! Collaboration between Savonia and University of Prishtina

The focus for this year’s World PT Day was arthritis, with an in-depth look at some forms of inflammatory… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

Design considerations for large scale additive manufacturing, part 1

20/09

2023

Design considerations for large scale additive manufacturing, part 1

Before we dive into this article, let’s address the confusion that arises from the different terms used in the… Lue lisää

3D Articles RDI

Kaksi ihmistä seisoo rinnakkain ja katsoo kameraan.

15/09

2023

Rapid Prototyping: The Power of 3D Printing and Arduino

Many companies face the problem of high engineering costs and long waiting times for projects with the fear of… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

07/09

2023

Advancing Environmental Sustainability through Smart IoT Systems

In the face of growing environmental challenges and the urgent need for sustainable solutions, integrating technology with agriculture has… Lue lisää

Articles

05/09

2023

Learning experiences from summer school of Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, the Netherlands

We visited the Hanze University of Applied Sciences 5. – 9.6.2023. Hanze University is an international Health Care School… Lue lisää

Articles

Savonia Article: Developing a Secured Software Frontend, Backend and Analysis Dashboard for Sensor’s Data Visualization

24/08

2023

Savonia Article: Developing a Secured Software Frontend, Backend and Analysis Dashboard for Sensor’s Data Visualization

Abstract: The project was created to visualize the real-time data coming from sensors. It consisted of three Phases The… Lue lisää

Articles

24/08

2023

Savonia Article: Community supporting healthy aging and rehabilitation in Groningen Netherlands

We participated a summer-school in Hanze University for Applies Sciences (Groningen, Netherlands) as a part of our Master’s degree… Lue lisää

Articles

Nuoria seisomassa kuntosalilla, katsovat hymyillen kameraan.

22/06

2023

Savonia Article: Wellness Center experience

Wellness Center is an entrepreneurial learning environment for Savonia’s health-, tourism- and business students. Wellness Center provides wellness services… Lue lisää

Articles Exchange Student Internationality

13/06

2023

Savonia Article: Long-term Research and Education Co-operation in Biotechnology

Adjunct Professor Elias Hakalehto (University of Eastern Finland, University of Helsinki and Finnoflag Oy) visited in Savonia’s Finnish Mechanical… Lue lisää

Articles

Savonia Article: Enhancing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Education in Asia with Simulation pedagogy

02/06

2023

Savonia Article: Enhancing Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) Education in Asia with Simulation pedagogy

Introduction Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI) pose a significant risk to patient safety worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Vietnam… Lue lisää

Articles

30/05

2023

Savonia Article: SafeHabitus: Strengthening Farm Health and Safety Knowledge Innovation Systems

According to EU statistics, the fatality rate in farming is 233% higher than other industries, and the accident rate… Lue lisää

Articles

Läppärin näytöltä ojentuu tetokoneella piirretty käsi, joka kättelee ihmiskättä. Kuva Pixabay.

26/05

2023

Savonia Article: Utilization of Tacit Knowledge in Planning Sales and Marketing Courses

Tacit knowledge in teaching is accumulated over the years by working, in which case the competence formed is based… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

26/05

2023

Savonia Article: Developing Cultural competence in Erasmus+ Global SA-IS (Savonia ISCISA) project

Let’s face it: we all have preconceived notions about people from different cultures. There may be various reasons for… Lue lisää

Articles Exchange Student Internationality

Ihmiset labratakeissa katsovat näytöllä olevia lääketieteellisiä kuvia.

23/05

2023

Savonia Article: Digital competence in healthcare

Digitalization and the use of digital services have changed the healthcare sector in recent years. The change can be… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

18/05

2023

Savonia Article: First time in Hanoi

We had the opportunity to visit Hanoi from May 2 to May 13, 2023 as part of the eCCo… Lue lisää

Articles

17/05

2023

Savonia Article: Impact of Telehealth on healthcare resource utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on global health, resulting in a crisis with unparalleled economic, social, and… Lue lisää

Articles

15/05

2023

Savonia Article: Analyzing wearable device in eldery care

The human population is aging rapidly. The World Health Organization estimates that there were 1 billion persons over the… Lue lisää

Articles

12/05

2023

Savonia Article: Covid-19 pandemic increased psychological burden and stress among nurses

Based on the results of the descriptive literature review thesis, it was found that Covid-19 pandemic caused additional psychological… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

12/05

2023

Savonia Article: Safe Zone Application with Arm Robot over 5G network

In recent years, the use of robots has increased in various fields. With the help of robots, many dangerous… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

09/05

2023

Savonia Article: Control of an excavator robot with VR glasses through 5G network

The remote control of heavy and risky construction machines such as excavators has always been a topic of interest…. Lue lisää

Articles RDI

08/05

2023

Savonia Article: Data-Driven Manufacturing for Smart Factory

Data-Driven Manufacturing is one of the learning modules Savonia University of Applied Sciences is responsible for developing in the… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

Kaksi henkilöä katselee yhdessä kirjoja.

05/05

2023

Savonia Article: Job coaching as part of psychiatric rehabilitation in Siun sote – Individual Placement and Support!

Traditionally, it has been thought that a mentally ill person must first rehabilitate up to a certain point before… Lue lisää

Articles RDI

05/05

2023

Savonia Article: Savonia IoT students visited Mercedes-Benz Car Factory – Experiences Gathered

Eight IoT students and three teachers from Savonia University of Applied Sciences visited the Mercedes-Benz car factory situated in… Lue lisää

Articles Internationality RDI

Kaksi röntgenhoitajaopiskelijaa harjoittelemassa röntgenkuvausta.

21/03

2023

Savonia Article: Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation

The spinal cord is a cylindrical structure that is part of the central nervous system (CNS) and runs through… Lue lisää

Articles Internationality

21/03

2023

Savonia Article: Children with Neurological Disorders and Rehabilitation

Neurological disorders are medically defined as disorders that affect the brain, nerves, and the spinal cord. Read more

Articles Internationality

17/03

2023

Savonia Article: Performance Optimization and Condition Management of Industrial Pumping System using Real-time Data Analytics

Optimizing the performance of the industrial pumping system is in increasing demand nowadays. The purpose of optimization is to… Lue lisää

Articles

Sairaanhoitajaopiskelija ja vuodepotilas.

15/03

2023

Savonia Article: The Effect of Robotic and Electromechanical Gait Training in Patients with Stroke

Stroke is a condition that occurs due to low perfusion in the brain tissue, which leads to hypoxia and… Lue lisää

Articles

Röntgenhoitajaopiskelija tekemässä röntgenkuvausta.

15/03

2023

Savonia Article: Physiotherapy in Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common progressive, inflammatory, demyelinating disease usually diagnosed between 20-40 years of age, in… Lue lisää

Articles

10/03

2023

Savonia Article: The Effects of Dance and Music Therapy for Treating Parkinson’s Disease

The main symptoms of PD are unintended or uncontrollable movements such as tremors. Also, stiffness, hypokinesia and balance and… Lue lisää

Articles Internationality

Ihmiset ovat asettaneet kämmenensä päällekkäin ja hymyilevät kameralle.

10/03

2023

Savonia Article: Virtual Reality and Exergames in Rehabilitation of Neurological Patients

In 20 – 25.2.2023, Blended Intensive program in Neurological rehabilitation ran. Read more

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31/01

2023

Savonia Article: How to learn Finnish quickly?

Teachers of Finnish as a second language often hear the question “How to learn Finnish quickly?”. There are a… Lue lisää

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27/01

2023

Savonia Article: Evidence-based practice – Experiences from teachers and students

The European Network of Physiotherapy in Higher Education (ENPHE) gathered at the autumn conference to discuss the theme “Physiotherapy… Lue lisää

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11/01

2023

Savonia Article: Developing Future of Remote Therapy in Finland and Singapore

The FUGA, Future of Remote Therapy project was a project coordinated by Turku University of Applied Sciences, and it… Lue lisää

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Picture 2. Meeting group in Rehazentrum in Valens.

20/12

2022

Savonia Article: Individual and Effective Rehabilitation in Switzerland

The project workers of KUNTOS project did a visit to Switzerland on 30.11.-5.12.2022. The main goal of the visit… Lue lisää

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mustalla pohjalla sinisiä tietokoneella piirrettyjä viruksen malleja

17/12

2022

Savonia Article: Contact tracking applications used in Finland during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Late in December 2019, Wuhan, China saw the emergence of the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) which began swiftly spreading throughout… Lue lisää

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Kuvituskuvassa mustalla pohjalla sininen tietokonepiirros aivoista.

14/12

2022

Savonia Article: Neurological rehabilitation, Blended Intensive program has started

The joint Blended Intensive Program (PIB) for neurological rehabilitation has started on December 8, 2022. Three universities are involved… Lue lisää

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Fig. 3 Images of the Niryo robot with workspace, Leap sensor.

07/12

2022

Savonia Article: Engineer 4.0 knows industrial internet

Savonia University of Applied Sciences has been participating in an EU-funded Erasmus+ project entitled Virtual Learning Environment in Smart… Lue lisää

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28/11

2022

Savonia Article: From rehabilitation to the top para sport – powerchair hockey

Powerchair hockey is a team play and where every player uses the electric wheelchair to move. Earlier its name… Lue lisää

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18/11

2022

Savonia Article: EU4DUAL – Savonia is part of an alliance that develops higher education model of the future

Savonia University of Applied Sciences is part of the new European University Alliance in Dual Education (EU4DUAL), which received… Lue lisää

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Picture 2. A moment of refreshment for the mother of a child in the General Jose Macamo Hospital.

09/11

2022

Savonia Article: Launching the Erasmus+ Global SA-IS (Savonia ISCISA) Project

Erasmus+ Global Mobility project with ISCISA offers unique opportunity to develop cultural competences of students and teachers by using… Lue lisää

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Picture 1: Our group on the way. Picture by the group.

08/11

2022

Savonia Article: Excursion in Brussels – What We Learned and Saw?

When we were booking and planning this trip, we didn’t know each other. Some of us had shared joined… Lue lisää

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16/09

2022

Savonia Article: Toxicity of pesticides to the developing foetus

According to the EPA (2022), pesticides are substances, or a mixture of substances use for preventing, destroying, or repelling… Lue lisää

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14/09

2022

Savonia Article: FUGA project – Promoting cooperation in Singapore

FUGA, Future of Remote Therapy project, is a project coordinated by Turku University of Applied Sciences and funded by… Lue lisää

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Värikäs alusta, sivellin sivelee maalia alustalle.

02/09

2022

Savonia article: Together towards inclusiveness

Art pedagogical competence is the key to wide-ranging, multi-professional development work in an international and multicultural world. Savonia UAS… Lue lisää

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Piirretty kuva jossa ihminen kulkee portaita ylöspäin.

23/06

2022

Savonia article: Global challenges and human security as a framework for innovative collaboration and co-creation

A hackathon is an event where teams and individuals often create different solutions to given challenges or assignments in… Lue lisää

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09/06

2022

The potential of using telehealth in mental health care

Helena Blažinćić, Student of Master’s Degree Programme in Digital Health, focused her Master Thesis to study the potential of… Lue lisää

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Savonia article: Microbial Contamination of the Indoor Environment – What Should We Know?

07/06

2022

Savonia article: Microbial Contamination of the Indoor Environment – What Should We Know?

According to the EPA (2021), Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and… Lue lisää

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Diabeteksen hoitoon tarvittavaa laitteistoa.

03/06

2022

Savonia article: AI-powered eHealth systems to support diabetics in their daily diet

Diabetes is a demanding disease for patients, and it can be seriously debilitating if not managed well. The International… Lue lisää

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02/06

2022

Savonia article: Visit to Charles University, Prague

With students, we did a study trip on 1-5.5.2022 to the Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague. We… Lue lisää

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Savonia article: Accelerating the development of decision support systems through the application of openEHR technology

01/06

2022

Savonia article: Accelerating the development of decision support systems through the application of openEHR technology

highlighted implementation models in which modernization is based on the utilization of open platforms and openEHR technology. Read more

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01/06

2022

Savonia article: Study trip to Prague

While working and studying in international environment, we two Master students of rehabilitation participated in the study trip to… Lue lisää

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Savonia article: Challenges of Digitalisation in the Social Welfare

19/05

2022

Savonia article: Challenges of Digitalisation in the Social Welfare

With the digitalisation transformation of the world, we are standing just at the beginning of the fourth industrial revolution,… Lue lisää

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09/05

2022

Roles of Informatics Pharmacists in Digital Health Interoperability

The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) is a global organ that represents pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, and pharmaceutical education. FIP was… Lue lisää

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Increased well-being at work through online communication in nursing? – also new employees would benefit from online orientation

06/05

2022

Increased well-being at work through online communication in nursing? – also new employees would benefit from online orientation

Nowadays, health care environments are increasingly digital. The nature of the work has changed, and new tasks requiring digital… Lue lisää

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You can choose between entry-level and more challenging exercise videos.

04/05

2022

Savonia article: Do Welfare Apps Motivate People to Live Healthier and Stay Active?

We are a team of five future Welfare Coordinators and our interest is to dive into the digitalized welfare… Lue lisää

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Digital devices provide everyday activities for young people with special needs.

03/05

2022

Savonia article: Young people and young adults with special needs also benefit from the digital good

Digitalization has modified our society´s services and procedures significantly over the last few years. Much of the knowledge we… Lue lisää

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02/05

2022

Patient Safety and the impacts of Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA)

One of the leading causes of compromising patient safety is adverse medication events. This creates a global challenge to… Lue lisää

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02/05

2022

Today, young people spend a lot of time online and also seek help with mental health challenges – Zoturi is one way to help

The COVID- 19 pandemic has significantly increased mental health problems of young people. They experience more stress, anxiety, frustration… Lue lisää

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21/04

2022

The deployment of online sports and wellbeing services during the pandemic

All the reasons that keep us from moving are excuses, said the former Finnish president Urho Kaleva Kekkonen already… Lue lisää

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11/04

2022

Master’s degree health and welfare coordinator students of Savonia University of Applied Sciences see distance learning as an opportunity

Distance learning has become more and more common in recent years, in particular because of the pandemic. Now many… Lue lisää

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11/04

2022

From Costa Rica to Savonia

I was very surprised! When I won a scholarship from the U.N.E.D university in Costa Rica, to go to… Lue lisää

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30/03

2022

3D-printing with robots

Small desktop 3D-printers are already a familiar sight to industry and consumers alike. The increasing proliferation of different additive… Lue lisää

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04/02

2022

Savonia Article: Design and Implementation of Smart IoT Chair for Better Health and Productive Work

Abstract:With the recent developments in smart IoT healthcare applications, the posture of sitting on a chair can be monitored… Lue lisää

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17/01

2022

Savonia Article: Finnish Higher Education and Society from the Perspective of International Degree Students

The LEARNING to live and work together project of five European universities examined the types of support for international… Lue lisää

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Four students sitting down in the stairs of Savonia's Campus heart.

16/12

2021

Savonia Article: Time to Celebrate the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Nursing

Remarkable corner stone for Savonia – the first group of Bachelor’s degree programme in nursing students are graduating. The… Lue lisää

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Savonia Article: Promoting infection prevention and control learning in Asian countries

15/12

2021

Savonia Article: Promoting infection prevention and control learning in Asian countries

Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are infections which development is favoured by a hospital environment, such as one acquired by… Lue lisää

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