Kaijus Ervasti
Professor
Law and Society
Law School, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies
[email protected] | +358 50 567 5193
I’m working in the Center of Law and Welfare and in research group Neuroethics and Law in UEF Neuroscience Community. I’m leading research project Shadows in paradise? The rights of people living with dementia in a welfare state (VAPA; 2022-2025) funded by Kone Foundation and UEF subproject of the projectOvercoming Barriers to Democratic Participation with Minoritized and Marginalized Groups (OBAMA 2025 – 2027), funded by Strategic Research Council. I’m also leading research project Access to justice for marginalized groups of older people in ageing society (AMIS; 2023-2027) and project Realization of rights of people with epilepsy in welfare state (VAHVA; 2023-).
Research groups
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Centre for Empirical Legal Research 01.01.2010 -
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Center of Law and Welfare 01.01.2018 -
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Neuro-Ethics and Law Research Team 01.08.2020 -
Projects
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Safeguarding welfare in times of pandemics 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2024
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Access to justice for marginalized groups of older people in aging society 01.09.2023 - 31.12.2027
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Realization of the rights of people with epilepsy in the welfare state 01.01.2023 - 01.01.2033
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Shadows in Paradise? Rights of People with Dementia in a Welfare State 01.01.2022 - 31.05.2032
Publications
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Access to justice in the light of everyday problems and prejudice: A pilot study on the experiences of people with epilepsy in Finland
Issakainen, Mervi; Ervasti, Kaijus; Teerikangas, Minni; Kälviäinen, Reetta; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna. 2024. Seizure: european journal of epilepsy. 120: 189-193 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Ajokielto hankaloitaa arkea
Ervasti, Kaijus; Issekainen, Mervi; Teerikangas, Minni; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna. 2024. Epilepsialehti. 54: 12-13 E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
Diverging medical and legal perceptions of the need for legal guardianship in people with dementia: A qualitative study
Näkki, Kaisa; Mäki‐Petäjä‐Leinonen, Anna; Ervasti, Kaijus; Halkoaho, Arja; Nurmi, Sanna‐Maria; Solomon, Alina; Suhonen, Noora‐Maria; Portaankorva, Anne M.; Krüger, Johanna; Solje, Eino. 2024. European journal of neurology. 31: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Evaluating the need for legal guardianship in people with dementia: gaining insight into professionals’ assessment criteria
Näkki, Kaisa; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna; Ervasti, Kaijus; Solje, Eino. 2024. International journal of law, policy and the family. 38: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Maailma muuttuu - muuttuuko oikeustiede?
Ervasti, Kaijus. 2024. Oikeutta-blogi. : . D1 Article in a trade journal -
Voimavaroja ja haavoittuvuuksia ikääntyvien arjessa korona-aikana
Issakainen, Mervi; Alanen, Taina; Etelävuori, Paulette; Fabricius, Kaija; Fågel, Stina; Grönberg, Tuulikki; Hatara, Pekka; Holmberg, Irma; Kuivalainen, Leena; Martinmäki, Sinikka; Mattila, Leena; Muukka, Rauni; Niemelä, Anna-Liisa; Palva, Sini; Piipari, Veli-Matti; Pispa, Olli; Rihu, Asko; Tikka, Pirjo; Viljaranta, Liisa; Westerlund, Kirsti; Teerikangas, Minni; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna; Ervasti, Kaijus. 2024. Gerontologia. 38: 71-77 B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
‘Something is dropped out of the journey of life’: perceived spaces of opportunity among people with dementia
Gadd, Katri; Mauranen, Katariina; Issakainen, Mervi; Ervasti, Kaijus; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna; Solje, Eino. 2024. GeoJournal. 89: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Epilepsia ja oikeus
Ervasti, Kaijus; Teerikangas, Minni; Issakainen, Mervi; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna. 2023. Oikeus. 52: 66-70 B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Epilepsiaa sairastavien arjen ongelmat ja hyvinvointi
Ervasti, Kaijus; Teerikangas, Minni; Issakainen, Mervi; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna. 2023. Epilepsialehti. : 18-20 E1 Popularised article, newspaper article -
In the Shadow of COVID-19: The Well-Being and Rights of People Living with Dementia in Finland During the Pandemic
Ervasti, Kaijus; Kotkas, Toomas; Issakainen, Mervi; Teiska, Minna; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna. 2023. Journal of Alzheimer's disease. 92: 1473-1485 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research