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Sari Rissanen is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies at the University of Eastern Finland. Her work focuses on health and social care management, elderly care, and integrated healthcare systems. She holds academic expertise in social policy and gerontology, with extensive contributions to social work practices and public health management.
Her research emphasizes caregiving dynamics, access to social services for vulnerable populations, and policy reforms in healthcare. Notable projects include the PROMEQ initiative addressing working-age dementia and complex health needs in aging populations. She has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, contributing to topics like psychological contracts in caregiving, participatory care models, and the impact of digital innovation on healthcare profitability.
Rissanen’s work bridges academic research with practical policy, advocating for improved service accessibility and integration across social and healthcare sectors. She leads research groups such as the House of Effectiveness and has collaborated on EU-funded projects like ICARE4EU to enhance care for individuals with multiple chronic conditions.
