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Tarja Välimäki

Tarja Välimäki

Deputy Head of Department

Professor

Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences

[email protected] | +358 40 355 2267

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My research focuses on memory disorders, family caregiving and care of older people.

Projects

Alzheimer’s disease Follow-Up Study (ALSOVA) 01.01.2002 - 31.05.2030
Promoting healthy lifestyle for spousal caregivers Family FINGER 01.09.2024 - 31.08.2028

Keywords

family caregiver memory disorders nursing science older people

Publications

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Flow of Medication Information Incidents in the Home Care Setting in Finland: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Vellonen, Marja; Härkänen, Marja; Välimäki, Tarja. 2025. Journal of advanced nursing. [Epub ahead of print 4 July 2025]: 1-15 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Muistisairaan toimintakykyä tukeva hoito ja kuntoutus
Välimäki, Tarja; Roitto, Hanna-Maria; Poutiainen, Erja. Teoksessa: Hallikainen, Merja; Koivisto, Anne; Melkas, Susanna; Portaankorva, Anne; Rinne, Juha; Rosenvall, Ari(toim.) , 2025. Muistisairaudet. s. 484-491. Kustannus Oy Duodecim D2 Article in a professional book (incl. an introduction by the editor)
The Effect of an Individually Tailored Oral Health Intervention on Dental Plaque and Caries Among Family Caregivers and Their Care Recipients
Salmi, Annina; Nykänen, Irma; Välimäki, Tarja; Koponen, Sohvi; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Schwab, Ursula; Suominen, Anna Liisa. 2025. Gerodontology. [Epub ahead of print 25 March 2025]: 1-12 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Effectiveness of individually tailored nutritional guidance on the quality of life of family caregivers experiencing subjective poverty
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Nykänen, Irma; Koponen, Sohvi; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula; Välimäki, Tarja. 2024. International journal of health promotion and education. [Epub ahead of print 21 March 2024]: 1-13 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Empowering Support for Family Members of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury During the Acute Care: Insights From Family Members and Nurses
Lindlöf, Julia; Turunen, Hannele; Coco, Kirsi; Huhtakangas, Justiina; Verhaeghe, Sofie; Välimäki, Tarja. 2024. Journal of advanced nursing. [First published: 05 September 2024]: 1-16 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Family caregivers’ better nutritional status is associated with care recipients’ better nutritional status
Koponen, Sohvi; Nykänen, Irma; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2024. Clinical nutrition ESPEN. 62: 199-205 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Managers' perceptions of the factors affecting resident andpatient safety work in residential settings and nursinghomes: A qualitative systematic review
Kiljunen, Outi; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Kankkunen, Päivi. 2024. Research in nursing and health. 47: 397-408 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Omavalvonnan toimeenpanon haasteet iäkkäiden asumispalveluyksiköissä
Kiljunen, Outi; Välimäki, Tarja; Kankkunen, Päivi. 2024. Janus: sosiaalipolitiikan ja sosiaalityön tutkimuksen aikakauslehti. 32: 37-53 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Omavalvonta osana päivittäistä työtä sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon yksiköissä
Kiljunen, Outi; Hjelt, Riitta; Kankkunen, Päivi; Välimäki, Tarja. 2024. Tutkiva hoitotyö. 22: 33-34 B1 Non-refereed journal articles
Use of oral health care services by family caregivers and care recipients: the LENTO intervention
Razzaq, Shanza; Nykänen, Irma; Välimäki, Tarja; Koponen, Sohvi; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Schwab, Ursula; Suominen, Anna Liisa. 2024. Acta odontologica scandinavica. 83: 317-326 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Assessing Social Inequalities in Older Family Caregivers’ Frailty Conditions, Comorbidity, and Cognitive Functioning: A Cross-sectional Study
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Kiljunen, Outi; Nykänen, Irma; Koponen, Sohvi; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2023. Gerontology & geriatric medicine. 9: 1-12 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Care workers’ positive health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychometric properties of the finnish version of the salutogenic health indicator scale and an 18-month follow-up
Hult, Marja; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. Work: a journal of prevention assessment and rehabilitation. 74: 1289-1298 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Depressive symptoms, low-grade inflammation, and poor oral health prevents the success of nutritional guidance in older caregivers
Koponen, Sohvi; Nykänen, Irma; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2023. Clinical nutrition ESPEN. 57: 39-47 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Empowering Support for Family Members of Brain Injury Patients in the Acute Phase of Hospital Care: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review
Lindlöf, Julia; Turunen, Hannele; Välimäki, Tarja; Huhtakangas, Justiina; Verhaeghe, Sofie; Coco, Kirsi. 2023. Journal of family nursing. 2024; 30: 50-67 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Extending ageing nurses' working lives: A mixed‐methods systematic review
Nurmeksela, Anu; Välimäki, Tarja; Kvist, Tarja; Savolainen, Helmiina; Tahiraj, Vanesa; Hult, Marja. 2023. Journal of advanced nursing. 79: 2119-2135 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Family caregivers’ subjective poverty: the effect of nutritional guidance on their quality of life
Savela, R M; Nykänen, I; Koponen, S; Suominen, A L; Schwab, U; Välimäki, T. 2023. European journal of public health abstract
Flow of information contributing to medication incidents in home care—An analysis considering incident reporters' perspectives
Vellonen, Marja; Härkänen, Marja; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. Journal of clinical nursing. 2024; 33: 664-677 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Koronarajoitusten yhteys omaishoitajien kokemaan terveyteen ja elämänlaatuun
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Nykänen, Irma; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. Gerontologia. 37: 153-164 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Laatua ja turvallisuutta varmistamassa iäkkäiden asumispalveluissa – moniammatillinen tuki omavalvontatyölle
Kiljunen, Outi; Kankkunen Päivi; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. Gerontologia. 37: 181-186 B1 Non-refereed journal articles
Lack of freedom predicted poor self‐reported health among family caregivers of children with disabilities during the COVID ‐19 pandemic in Europe
Savela, Roosa‐Maria; Nykänen, Irma; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. Nursing open. 10: 5177-5184 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Older family caregivers' diet-related disparities: Cross-sectional evidence from Finland
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Nykänen, Irma; Koponen, Sohvi; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. International journal of older people nursing. 18: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Older family caregivers’ inadequate diet and social and health inequalities
Savela, R M; Nykänen, I; Koponen, S; Suominen, A L; Schwab, U; Välimäki, T. 2023. European journal of public health abstract
Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among older family caregives
Kiljunen, Outi; Välimäki, Tarja; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Koponen, Sohvi; Nykänen, Irma; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2023. Scandinavian journal of caring sciences. 2024; 38: 57-64 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Puhutaan tieteestä: Sigma - Kansainvälinen vaikuttaja hoitotieteen ytimessä
Nurmeksela, Anu; Sihvola, Saija; Kuosmanen, Lauri; Syyrilä, Tiina; Välimäki, Tarja; Jokiniemi, Krista; Lamminpää, Reeta; Kvist, Tarja. 2023. Hoitotiede. 35: 279-281 B1 Non-refereed journal articles
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammattilaisten kokemuksia ryhmätoiminnan ohjaamisesta iäkkäiden hoivakodeissa
Kiljunen, Outi; Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Niemelä, Katriina; Saarnio, Reetta; Siira, Heidi; Vähäkangas, Pia; Välimäki, Tarja. 2023. Gerontologia. 37: 68-76 B1 Non-refereed journal articles
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers of People with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Soysal, Pinar; Veronese, Nicola; Smith, Lee; Chen, Yaohua; Akpinar Soylemez, Burcu; Coin, Alessandra; Religa, Dorota; Välimäki, Tarja; Alves, Mariana; Shenkin, Susan D. 2023. Geriatrics. 8: A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Yhdessä kohti toimivaa omavalvontaa
Kiljunen, Outi; Välimäki, Tarja; Kankkunen, Päivi. 2023. Pro terveys. 50: 10-11 D1 Article in a trade journal
A participatory arts programme – Shared experience for family caregivers and care recipients
Vaajoki, Anne; Turjamaa, Riitta; Lakka, Timo; Mäkinen, Eeva; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. Nursing open. 2023; 10: 3011-3017 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Addressing the Experiences of Family Caregivers of Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Finland
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Nykänen, Irma; Koponen, Sohvi; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2022. Journal of applied gerontology. 41: 1812-1820 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Different Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers – 5-Year Follow-Up
Välimäki, Tarja; Koivisto, Anne M.; Selander, Tuomas; Saari, Toni; Hallikainen, Ilona. 2022. Clinical gerontologist. 2024; 47: 234-243 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Experiences of people with progressive memory disorders participating in non-pharmacological interventions : a qualitative systematic review
Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Parisod, Heidi; Lotvonen, Sinikka; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. JBI evidence synthesis. 20: 1871-1926 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Identification of Contributing Factors of Falls and Non-Fall Accidents Among Home Care Clients: A Retrospective Study Using Incident Reports
Kiljunen, Outi; Kankkunen, Päivi; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. Home health care management and practice. [First published online November 16, 2022]: 1-9 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Individually tailored nutritional guidance improved dietary intake of older family caregivers: a randomized controlled trial
Koponen, Sohvi; Nykänen, Irma; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2022. European journal of nutrition. 61: 3585-3596 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Informal caregivers' perceptions of oral care and their association with the use of oral health services: A cross‐sectional study among informal caregivers and their care recipients
Holmavuo, Karoliina; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Lammintakanen, Johanna; Nykänen, Irma; Välimäki, Tarja; Koponen, Sohvi; Savela, Roosa‐Maria; Schwab, Ursula. 2022. Clinical and experimental dental research. 8: 589-599 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Kansallinen hoitotieteellinen konferenssi onnistuneena verkkokonferenssina - osallistujien arvioita toteutuksesta
Hackman Pauliina; Haaranen Ari; Partanen Pirjo; Välimäki Tarja. 2022. Hoitotiede. 34: 142-151 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Long-term changes in sense of coherence and mortality among middle-aged men: A population -based follow-up study
Piiroinen, Ilkka; Tuomainen, Tomi-Pekka; Tolmunen, Tommi; Kauhanen, Jussi; Kurl, Sudhir; Nilsen, Charlotta; Suominen, Sakari; Välimäki, Tarja; Voutilainen, Ari. 2022. Advances in life course research. 53: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Miten muistisairaat kokevat lääkkeettömät menetelmät ja niihin osallistumisen?
Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Parisod, Heidi; Lotvonen, Sinikka; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. Näyttövinkki. 4/2022: . E1 Popularised article, newspaper article
Pet ownership supports quality of life in home‐dwelling people with Alzheimer's disease
Välimäki, Tarja; Koivisto, Anne; Kärkkäinen, Virve; Selander, Tuomas; Hongisto, Kristiina; Rusanen, Minna. 2022. International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 37: 1-7 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Quality of life movement: Historical overview of the policies and challenges for the future of education
Francesconi, Denis; Tarozzi, Massimiliano; Bykachev, Kirsi; Välimäki, Tarja; Turunen, Hannele; Simovska, Venka. 2022. Policy futures in education. 2023; 21: 868-885 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Salutogeeniset terveys- ja hyvinvointimittarit terveystutkimuksessa : State-of-art -katsaus
Hult, Marja; Kulo, Terhi; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. Hoitotiede. 34: 226‒240 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Nykänen, Irma; Schwab, Ursula; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. Nursing research. 71: 3-11 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Tapaturmiin myötävaikuttavien tekijöiden tunnistaminen ja raportointi iäkkäiden asumispalveluissa
Kiljunen, Outi; Kankkunen, Päivi; Partanen, Pirjo; Välimäki, Tarja. 2022. Hoitotiede. 34: 3-14 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Aatoksissa iäkkäiden päivittäisen toimintakyvyn ja sosiaalisen osallistumisen edistäminen Sävelsirkku-ryhmätoiminnoilla
Siira, Heidi; Saarnio, Reetta; Kiljunen, Outi; Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Niemelä, Katriina; Vähäkangas, Pia; Välimäki, Tarja. 2021. Gerontologia. 35: 401-405 B1 Non-refereed journal articles
An integrative review of the social determinants of mental health among older caregivers
Savela, Roosa-Maria; Schwab, Ursula; Välimäki, Tarja. 2021. Nursing open. 2022; 9: 94-107 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Hoitotieteen konferenssissa askel perustutkimuksesta innovaatioihin
Haaranen Ari; Hackman Pauliina; Partanen Pirjo; Välimäki Tarja. 2021. Pro terveys. : 30-31 D1 Article in a trade journal
Inadequate Intake of Energy and Nutrients Is Common in Older Family Caregivers
Koponen, Sohvi; Nykänen, Irma; Savela, Roosa-Maria; Välimäki, Tarja; Suominen, Anna Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2021. Nutrients. 13: 2763 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Optimizing nutrition and oral health for caregivers - intervention protocol
Nykänen, Irma; Välimäki, Tarja; Suominen, Liisa; Schwab, Ursula. 2021. Trials. 22: 625 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Sosiaali- ja terveysalan suursimulaatio - kokemuksia moniammatillisen yhteistyön oppimisesta
Silén-Lipponen, Marja; Korvenoja, Mira; Välimäki, Tarja; Aura, Suvi; Mönkkönen, Kaarina; Saaranen, Terhi. 2021. Tutkiva hoitotyö. 19: 20 - 27 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Total cost of care increases significantly from early to mild Alzheimer's disease: 5-year ALSOVA follow-up
Jetsonen, Viivi; Kuvaja-Köllner, Virpi; Välimäki, Tarja; Selander, Tuomas; Martikainen, Jamme; Koivisto, Anne M. 2021. Age and ageing. 50: 2116-2122 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Turvallisuuden edistäminen iäkkäiden tehostetussa palveluasumisessa
Kiljunen, Outi; Välimäki, Tarja; Partanen, Pirjo; Kankkunen, Päivi. 2021. Gerontologia. 35: 156 - 171 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Abuse in the caregiving relationship between older people with memory disorders and family caregivers: A systematic review
Välimäki, Tarja; Mäki-Petäjä-Leinonen, Anna; Vaismoradi, Mojtaba. 2020. Journal of advanced nursing. 76: 1977-1987 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Art intervention among Finnish older people and their caregivers: Experiences of art pedagogies
Pohjola, Hanna; Vaajoki, Anne; Välimäki, Tarja. 2020. Health and social care in the community. 28: 1780-1786 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Development and validation of gerontological nurse teacher scale
Garbrah, William; Kankkunen, Päivi; Välimäki, Tarja. 2020. Nurse education in practice. 44: 102763 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Experiences of people with progressive memory disorders receiving non-pharmacological interventions a qualitative systematic review protocol
Tuomikoski, Anna-Maria; Parisod, Heidi; Lotvonen, Sinikka; Välimäki, Tarja. 2020. JBI evidence synthesis. 18: 2404-2408 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Facilitating students' interest in older people nursing: gerontological nurse teachers under scrutiny
Garbrah, William; Välimäki, Tarja; Kankkunen, Päivi. 2020. Nurse education in practice. 2021; 50: 102929 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Gerontological nurse teachers' abilities and influence on students' willingness in older people nursing: A cross-sectional, correlational survey
Garbrah, William; Kankkunen, Päivi; Välimäki, Tarja. 2020. Nurse education today. 90: 104461 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Sense of coherence and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Piiroinen, Ilkka; Tuomainen, Tomi-Pekka; Tolmunen, Tommi; Kauhanen, Jussi; Kurl, Sudhir; Nilsen, Charlotta; Suominen, Sakari; Välimäki, Tarja; Voutilainen, Ari. 2020. Psychosomatic medicine. 82: 561-567 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Suomen sairaanhoitopiirien eettiset toimijat 2020
Karikumpu, Venla; Koskiniemi, Saija; Pursiainen, MInna; Ålander, Merja; Kuosmanen, Lauri; Välimäki, Tarja. 2020. . . D4 Published development or research report or study
Vipuvoimaa johtamistaitoihin hallitustyöstä
Morrison-Beady, Dianne; Välimäki, Tarja. 2020. Pro terveys. : 10-11 D1 Article in a trade journal
Older people nursing in care homes: An examination of nursing professionals' self-assessed competence and its predictors
Kiljunen, Outi; Partanen, Pirjo; Välimäki, Tarja; Kankkunen, Päivi. 2019. International journal of older people nursing. 14: e12225 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
An Integrative Review of Interventions for Enhancing Leadership in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Nursing
Välimäki, Tarja; Partanen, Pirjo; Häggman-Laitila, Arja. 2018. Worldviews on evidence-based nursing. 15: 424-431 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Entitlement of carer's allowance to support home care of persons with Alzheimer's disease: evaluation of current decision criteria
Ruokostenpohja, Nora; Välimäki, Tarja; Martikainen, Janne; Hallikainen, Merja; Vehviläinen-Julkunen, Katri; Koivisto, Anne. 2018. European geriatric medicine. 9: 477-483 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Longitudinal study of medication use in caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease - Kuopio ALSOVA study
Välimäki, Tarja; Gilmartin-Thomas, Julia FM; Nell, Simon J; Selander, Tuomas; Koivisto, Anne M. 2018. Dementia. [First published 2 Oct 2018]: 1-13 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
The Progression of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease During a Five-Year Follow-Up: Kuopio ALSOVA Study
Hallikainen, Ilona; Hongisto, Kristiina; Välimäki, Tarja; Hänninen, Tuomo; Martikainen, Janne; Koivisto, Anne M. 2018. Journal of Alzheimer's disease. 61: 1367-1376 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
The influence of the individual neuropsychiatric symptoms of people with Alzheimer disease on family caregiver distress - A longitudinal ALSOVA study
Hallikainen, Ilona; Koivisto, Anne M; Välimäki, Tarja. 2018. International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 33: 1207-1212 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Associations Across Caregiver and Care Recipient Symptoms: Self-Organizing Map and Meta-analysis
Voutilainen A, Ruokostenpohja N, Välimäki T. 2017. Gerontologist. 2018; 58: e138-e149 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Family members' expectations regarding nurses' competence in care homes: a qualitative interview study
Kiljunen Outi, Kankkunen Päivi, Partanen Pirjo, Välimäki Tarja. 2017. Scandinavian journal of caring sciences. 2018; 32: 1018-1026 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Multifaceted competence requirements in care homes: Ethical and interactional competence emphasized
Kiljunen Outi, Välimäki Tarja, Partanen Pirjo, Kankkunen Päivi. 2017. Nordic journal of nursing research. 38: 48-58 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Nursing curriculums may hinder a career in gerontological nursing: An integrative review
Garbrah W, Välimäki T, Palovaara M, Kankkunen P. 2017. International journal of older people nursing. 12: e12152 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Quality of Life in relation to neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease: 5-year prospective ALSOVA cohort study
Hongisto K, Hallikainen I, Selander T, Törmälehto S, Väätäinen S, Martikainen J, Välimäki T, Hartikainen S, Suhonen J, Koivisto AM. 2017. International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 2018; 33: 47-57 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Alzheimerin tautia sairastavan potilaan ja tämän omaishoitajan elämänlaatu suhteessa sairauden vaikeusasteeseen - ALSOVA seurantatutkimus
Väätäinen Saku, Hongisto Kristiina, Välimäki Tarja, Hallikainen Ilona, Koivisto Anne, Martikainen Janne. Teoksessa: Mäklin Suvi(toim.) , 2016. Terveystaloustiede 2016. s. 13-15. Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos B2 Book section
Breastfeeding Among Somali Mother's Living in Finland Under Salutogenic Approach
Kolanen Heta, Välimäki Tarja, Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri. 2016. International journal of caring sciences. 9: 384-392 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Competence for older people nursing in care and nursing homes: an integrative review
Kiljunen Outi, Välimäki Tarja, Kankkunen Päivi, Partanen Pirjo. 2016. International journal of older people nursing. 12: e12146 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Depressed Spousal Caregivers Have Psychological Stress Unrelated to the Progression of Alzheimer Disease: A 3-Year Follow-Up Report, Kuopio ALSOVA Study
Välimäki Tarja H, Martikainen Janne A, Hallikainen Ilona T, Väätäinen Saku T, Koivisto Anne M. 2015. Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology. online before print August 6, 2015: 1-9 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Early psychosocial intervention does not delay institutionalization in persons with mild Alzheimer disease and has impact on neither disease progression nor caregivers' well-being: ALSOVA 3-year follow-up
Koivisto Anne M, Hallikainen Ilona, Välimäki Tarja, Hongisto Kristiina, Hiltunen Asta, Karppi Pertti, Sivenius Juhani, Soininen Hilkka, Martikainen Janne. 2015. International journal of geriatric psychiatry. 31(2016): 273-283 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Impact of Alzheimer's disease on the family caregiver's long-term quality of life: results from an ALSOVA follow-up study
Välimäki Tarja H, Martikainen Janne A, Hongisto Kristiina, Väätäinen Saku, Sintonen Harri, Koivisto Anne M. 2015. Quality of life research. [epub ahead of print 9 Sep 2015]: - A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Self-rated and caregiver-rated quality of life in Alzheimer Disease with a focus on evolving patient ability to respond to questionnaires: 5-year prospective ALSOVA Cohort Study
Hongisto Kristiina, Väätäinen Saku, Martikainen Janne, Hallikainen Ilona, Välimäki Tarja, Hartikainen Sirpa, Suhonen Jaana, Koivisto Anne M. 2015. American journal of geriatric psychiatry. 23: 1280-1289 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Decreasing sense of coherence and its determinants in spousal caregivers of persons with mild Alzheimer's disease in three year follow-up: ALSOVA study
Välimäki Tarja, Martikainen Janne, Hongisto Kristiina, Fraunberg Mikael, Hallikainen Ilona, Sivenius Juhani, Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri, Pietilä Anna-Maija, Koivisto Anne M.. 2014. International psychogeriatrics. Epub 2014 Mar 21: - A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Pain among Persons with Dementia: The Family Caregiver's View Point
Kankkunen Päivi, Välimäki Tarja. 2014. International journal of caring sciences. 7: 460-467 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
The Progression of Alzheimer's Disease Can Be Assessed with a Short Version of the CERAD Neuropsychological Battery: The Kuopio ALSOVA Study
Hallikainen I, Martikainen J, Lin P-J, Cohen JT, Lahoz R, Välimäki T, Hongisto K, Väätäinen S, Vanhanen M, Neuman PJ, Hänninen T, Koivisto AM. 2014. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders. 4: 494-508 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Progression of Alzheimer's disease during a three-year follow-up using the CERAD-NB total score: Kuopio ALSOVA study
Hallikainen I, Hänninen T, Fraunberg M, Hongisto K, Välimäki T, Hiltunen A, Karppi P, Sivenius J, Soininen H, Koivisto AM. 2013. International psychogeriatrics. 25: 1335-1344 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptom differences in early stages of Alzheimer's Disease: Kuopio ALSOVA Study
Hallikainen I, Koivisto AM, Paajanen T, Hiltunen A, Karppi P, Vanhanen M, Välimäki T, Herukka S-K, Soininen H, Hänninen T. 2012. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders. 2: 209-218 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Life orientation in Finnish family caregivers' of persons with Alzheimer's disease: A diary study
Välimäki Tarja, Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri, Pietilä Anna-Maija, Koivisto Anne. 2012. Nursing and health sciences. 14: 480-487 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Puoliso-omaishoitajien koherenssin tunne - Kuopion ALSOVA -tutkimuksen tuloksia
Välimäki Tarja, Vehviläinen-Julkunen Katri, Pietilä Anna-Maija, Koivisto Anne. Teoksessa: Kääriäinen Maria, Elo Satu, Kaakinen Pirjo, Helvi Kyngäs(toim.) , 2012. Alakko nää mua? Yhteistyöllä vaikuttavaa hoitotieteellistä tutkimusta, XII Kansallinen hoitotieteellinen konferenssi 27.-28.9.2012, Oulun yliopisto, Proceedings. s. 102-107. A4 Conference proceedings
Terveys, oikeudenmukaisuus ja kestävä kehitys
Matveinen M, Välimäki T, Kemppainen V, Saaranen, T & Pietilä A-M. 2010. PRO terveys. 5: 26-29 D1 Article in a trade journal
Caregiver depression is associated with a low sense of coherence and health-related quality of life
Välimäki TH, Vehviläinen-Julkunen KM, Pietilä A-MK, Pirttilä T, Pirttilä T. 2009. Aging and mental health. 13: 850-858 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research
Puoliso-omaishoitajien koherenssin tunne
Välimäki T, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, Pietilä A-M, Pirttilä T. Teoksessa: Matilainen D, Eriksson K, Lindström UÅ(toim.) , 2008. Hoitotiede terveyden ja hoitamisen palveluksessa. X Kansallinen hoitotieteellinen konferenssi. s. 175-181. A4 Conference proceedings
Diaries as researach data in a study on family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease: methodological issues
Välimäki T, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, Pietilä A-M. 2007. Journal of advanced nursing. 59: 68-76 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

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Flow of Medication Information Incidents in the Home Care Setting in Finland: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Muistisairaan toimintakykyä tukeva hoito ja kuntoutus

The Effect of an Individually Tailored Oral Health Intervention on Dental Plaque and Caries Among Family Caregivers and Their Care Recipients

Effectiveness of individually tailored nutritional guidance on the quality of life of family caregivers experiencing subjective poverty

Empowering Support for Family Members of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury During the Acute Care: Insights From Family Members and Nurses

Family caregivers’ better nutritional status is associated with care recipients’ better nutritional status

Managers' perceptions of the factors affecting resident andpatient safety work in residential settings and nursinghomes: A qualitative systematic review

Omavalvonnan toimeenpanon haasteet iäkkäiden asumispalveluyksiköissä

Omavalvonta osana päivittäistä työtä sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon yksiköissä

Use of oral health care services by family caregivers and care recipients: the LENTO intervention

Assessing Social Inequalities in Older Family Caregivers’ Frailty Conditions, Comorbidity, and Cognitive Functioning: A Cross-sectional Study

Care workers’ positive health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Psychometric properties of the finnish version of the salutogenic health indicator scale and an 18-month follow-up

Depressive symptoms, low-grade inflammation, and poor oral health prevents the success of nutritional guidance in older caregivers

Empowering Support for Family Members of Brain Injury Patients in the Acute Phase of Hospital Care: A Mixed-Methods Systematic Review

Extending ageing nurses' working lives: A mixed‐methods systematic review

Family caregivers’ subjective poverty: the effect of nutritional guidance on their quality of life

Flow of information contributing to medication incidents in home care—An analysis considering incident reporters' perspectives

Koronarajoitusten yhteys omaishoitajien kokemaan terveyteen ja elämänlaatuun

Laatua ja turvallisuutta varmistamassa iäkkäiden asumispalveluissa – moniammatillinen tuki omavalvontatyölle

Lack of freedom predicted poor self‐reported health among family caregivers of children with disabilities during the COVID ‐19 pandemic in Europe

Older family caregivers' diet-related disparities: Cross-sectional evidence from Finland

Older family caregivers’ inadequate diet and social and health inequalities

Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among older family caregives

Puhutaan tieteestä: Sigma - Kansainvälinen vaikuttaja hoitotieteen ytimessä

Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammattilaisten kokemuksia ryhmätoiminnan ohjaamisesta iäkkäiden hoivakodeissa

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers of People with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Yhdessä kohti toimivaa omavalvontaa

A participatory arts programme – Shared experience for family caregivers and care recipients

Addressing the Experiences of Family Caregivers of Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Finland

Different Trajectories of Depressive Symptoms in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregivers – 5-Year Follow-Up

Experiences of people with progressive memory disorders participating in non-pharmacological interventions : a qualitative systematic review

Identification of Contributing Factors of Falls and Non-Fall Accidents Among Home Care Clients: A Retrospective Study Using Incident Reports

Individually tailored nutritional guidance improved dietary intake of older family caregivers: a randomized controlled trial

Informal caregivers' perceptions of oral care and their association with the use of oral health services: A cross‐sectional study among informal caregivers and their care recipients

Kansallinen hoitotieteellinen konferenssi onnistuneena verkkokonferenssina - osallistujien arvioita toteutuksesta

Long-term changes in sense of coherence and mortality among middle-aged men: A population -based follow-up study

Miten muistisairaat kokevat lääkkeettömät menetelmät ja niihin osallistumisen?

Pet ownership supports quality of life in home‐dwelling people with Alzheimer's disease

Quality of life movement: Historical overview of the policies and challenges for the future of education

Salutogeeniset terveys- ja hyvinvointimittarit terveystutkimuksessa : State-of-art -katsaus

Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults

Tapaturmiin myötävaikuttavien tekijöiden tunnistaminen ja raportointi iäkkäiden asumispalveluissa

Aatoksissa iäkkäiden päivittäisen toimintakyvyn ja sosiaalisen osallistumisen edistäminen Sävelsirkku-ryhmätoiminnoilla

An integrative review of the social determinants of mental health among older caregivers

Hoitotieteen konferenssissa askel perustutkimuksesta innovaatioihin

Inadequate Intake of Energy and Nutrients Is Common in Older Family Caregivers

Optimizing nutrition and oral health for caregivers - intervention protocol

Sosiaali- ja terveysalan suursimulaatio - kokemuksia moniammatillisen yhteistyön oppimisesta

Total cost of care increases significantly from early to mild Alzheimer's disease: 5-year ALSOVA follow-up

Turvallisuuden edistäminen iäkkäiden tehostetussa palveluasumisessa

Abuse in the caregiving relationship between older people with memory disorders and family caregivers: A systematic review

Art intervention among Finnish older people and their caregivers: Experiences of art pedagogies

Development and validation of gerontological nurse teacher scale

Experiences of people with progressive memory disorders receiving non-pharmacological interventions a qualitative systematic review protocol

Facilitating students' interest in older people nursing: gerontological nurse teachers under scrutiny

Gerontological nurse teachers' abilities and influence on students' willingness in older people nursing: A cross-sectional, correlational survey

Sense of coherence and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Suomen sairaanhoitopiirien eettiset toimijat 2020

Vipuvoimaa johtamistaitoihin hallitustyöstä

Older people nursing in care homes: An examination of nursing professionals' self-assessed competence and its predictors

An Integrative Review of Interventions for Enhancing Leadership in the Implementation of Evidence-Based Nursing

Entitlement of carer's allowance to support home care of persons with Alzheimer's disease: evaluation of current decision criteria

Longitudinal study of medication use in caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease - Kuopio ALSOVA study

The Progression of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Alzheimer's Disease During a Five-Year Follow-Up: Kuopio ALSOVA Study

The influence of the individual neuropsychiatric symptoms of people with Alzheimer disease on family caregiver distress - A longitudinal ALSOVA study

Associations Across Caregiver and Care Recipient Symptoms: Self-Organizing Map and Meta-analysis

Family members' expectations regarding nurses' competence in care homes: a qualitative interview study

Multifaceted competence requirements in care homes: Ethical and interactional competence emphasized

Nursing curriculums may hinder a career in gerontological nursing: An integrative review

Quality of Life in relation to neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease: 5-year prospective ALSOVA cohort study

Alzheimerin tautia sairastavan potilaan ja tämän omaishoitajan elämänlaatu suhteessa sairauden vaikeusasteeseen - ALSOVA seurantatutkimus

Breastfeeding Among Somali Mother's Living in Finland Under Salutogenic Approach

Competence for older people nursing in care and nursing homes: an integrative review

Depressed Spousal Caregivers Have Psychological Stress Unrelated to the Progression of Alzheimer Disease: A 3-Year Follow-Up Report, Kuopio ALSOVA Study

Early psychosocial intervention does not delay institutionalization in persons with mild Alzheimer disease and has impact on neither disease progression nor caregivers' well-being: ALSOVA 3-year follow-up

Impact of Alzheimer's disease on the family caregiver's long-term quality of life: results from an ALSOVA follow-up study