Education
The key objectives of the project are the development and modelling of a case-based digital platform based on game-based simulation pedagogy. The platform will enable learning about care decision-making through collaboration between different professional groups. In addition, the project aims to create a guidance model based on simulation pedagogy for practical learning between educational organisations, student nurses (social and health teachers) and student tutors in the social and health care sector. The project will result in a case-based gamified digital platform and a tutorial model for hands-on learning.
Funding: Euroopan sosiaalirahasto plus (ESR+)
Duration: 1.4.2024 – 31.12.2025
Project Manager: Anni Riikonen, anni.riikonen@samk.fi
The objectives of the project are:
- To develop and pilot the FeelWork Training Model for the betterment of competences and well-being of the staff implementing remote evaluation and guidance,
- To enhance the management of physical and psychosocial risks of the work of the staff implementing remote evaluation and guidance, and
- To disseminate good practices in support of well-being at work of the staff implementing remote evaluation and guidance at national level in Finland by producing an open and accessible training model.
Funding: Euroopan sosiaalirahasto plus (ESR+)
Duration: 1.9.2023 – 30.6.2026
Project Manager: Anu Elo, anu.elo@samk.fi
The main objective of the TecRe-project is to develop a study module on technology inrehabilitation in cooperation with Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) andBogomolets National Medical University (NMU). The anticipated results of the project are that the students and teachers learn to usetechnology in promoting functioning and rehabilitation, and to develop new, client-/patient-centred solutions and services.
A result of the project for both universities will be a well-planned and piloted study module onrehabilitation technology which can be integrated / included to their Master degree programsin the field of rehabilitation, nursing or welfare technology.
Rahoittaja: Opetushallitus
Kesto: 1.8.2023 – 31.12.2025
Projektipäällikkö: Anu Elo, anu.elo@samk.fi
Human functioning
The Active Campus project aims to build a physical activity-friendly culture and increase physical activity at SAMK and, indirectly, at other higher education institutions in the region. Culture change refers to the attitudes, activities and management of students and staff.
Funding: Ministry of Education and Culture
Duration: 1.8.2024 – 30.6.2025
Project Manager: Erika Santala, erika.santala@samk.fi
Our project aims to create a free, accessible opportunity for the self-development of physiotherapists, students of physiotherapy and other people who deal with people with musculoskeletal disorders. The main objective of the project is the preparation of a 15-hour online open access course combining teaching specific techniques and methods for the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions with learning to communicate with the patient.
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Funding: Erasmus+
Duration: 1.11.2022 – 31.10.2025
Project Manager: Johanna Vähä-Jaakkola, johanna.vaha-jaakkola@samk.fi
Coordinator: Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Zawodowa w Tarnowie
In cooperation with: Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu, Knowledge Innovation Centre (Malta) Ltd, Miskolci Egyetem, Vistahermosa Grupo HLA Sl, Istanbul Aydin Universitesi Vakfi ja Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Bronislawa Czecha w Krakowie.
The main objective of "Silver Strategies" is to improve labour market opportunities for people of preretirement and retirement age (silver age, 55+). The goal is to develop joint antidiscrimination
strategies for CB companies and sets of measures to be implemented by companies.
The main outputs:
- joint strategies for workplaces to recruit and retain silver age employees;
- sets of antidiscrimination measures at 36 companies in Latvia, Estonia, Finland;
- a joint training program for company managers, HR managers, coaches, consultants on anti-discrimination strategies and measures, + joint training events, expertise-sharing mobilities;
The outputs will be presented in and online Handbook.
Silver Strategies is the first attempt to propose regional and company-level antidiscrimination
measures supporting employment opportunities for seniors.
Read more on the project website.
Funding: Interreg Central Baltic
Duration: 1.3.2023–31.8.2025
Project Manager: Riitta Kärkkäinen, riitta.karkkainen@samk.fi
Mental health
The target group of the project is 16-29-year-olds with mental health and/or neuropsychiatric problems. The target group will be engaged in a processual way in the design and content production of both the escape room game and the material and training package for professionals working with them.
The project will result in the production of an escape room game designed and implemented with the target group, and a package of materials opening the possibilities of gamification for professionals. Both of these materials diversify the tools as part of social and mental health rehabilitation.
Funding: Euroopan sosiaalirahasto plus (ESR+)
Duration: 1.4.2024 – 31.10.2026
Project Manager: Reetta-Kaisa Kuusiluoma, reetta-kaisa.kuusiluoma@samk.fi
Nutrition
The RAVI project includes a randomized, controlled trial (RCT) exploring the effectiveness of nutritional guidance on work ability, work productivity, sickness absence, work well-being, health-related quality of life and nutrition. The RAVI trial aims to study the current state of work ability (performance), work well-being, work productivity, sickness absence, health-related quality of life, nutrient intake and food habits among working-aged (≥ 18 years) employees at Satakunta region and investigate the effectiveness of a 12-month nutritional guidance on work ability (performance), work well-being, work productivity, sickness absence and health-related quality of life, nutrient intake and food habits. Additionally, the RAVI trial measures and analyses the sleep, activity, recovery, and work vitality of the study volunteers from the intervention group (IG). The trial is described and registered at Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry.
Based on the knowledge gained from the trial and previous success story Eat@Work project, the aim is to continue enhancing the well-being and work ability with nutrition guidance and improving work-time nutrition of the Finnish workforce.
Funding: European Regional Development Fund, The Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021–2027 programme
Duration: 1.3.2023–28.2.2026
Project Manager: Susanna Kunvik, susanna.kunvik@samk.fi
The aim of this Mind Nutrition -study is to study whether improving nutrition can (cost-effectively) prevent depression symptoms, depression-related sick leave and improve work ability. The second aim is to identify associations and interactions between nutrition and mental health, quality of life, and work ability in the Finnish working aged population.
This study combines a randomized controlled intervention study (RCT) and data-based study. The RCT study examines the effectiveness of a six-month nutritional counseling on depression-related sick leave and work ability among practical and registered nurses (n=100) working in the mental health field (Satakunta Welfare Region).
This study will provide nationally and internationally important research evidence on how nutrition guidance can prevent depression and depression-related sick leave, and how it can improve work ability. The study will also give nationally valuable data on the associations and interactions between nutrition and mental health, quality of life, and work ability of the Finnish working aged population.
Funding: SAMK
Duration: 1.4.2024 – 31.3.2026
Project Manager: Susanna Kunvik, susanna.kunvik@samk.fi
Work and education-based immigration
The main objective of the Finnish-Zambia (FinZamCH) collaboration is to develop a Paediatrics & child health nursing (PCHN) course and promote nursing education between Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in Finland and Cavendish University in Zambia (CUZ).
The program emphasises the roles played by nurses in reducing death among under-fives.
A result of the project for both universities will be a well-planned and piloted course on PCHN course which can be integrated into HEls bachelor's degree programs in the field of PCHN. Through the education of professionals, partner HEls indirectly contribute to the long-term improvement of child mortality in Zambia.
Funding: Finnish National Agency for Education
Duration: 1.8.2024 – 31.12.2026
Project Manager: Amos Mulu, amos.mulu@samk.fi
The main objective of the project is to increase the number of recruitments (internships + employment relationships) by small entrepreneurs in the Satakunta region in the social and health sector targeting non-native Finnish-speaking students and professionals in the social and health sector. An important measure is to increase language and cultural awareness in order to make it easier for professionals with a foreign background to find employment in the future. The aim is to make Satakunta a more attractive region for social and healthcare professionals.
The result will be multicultural workplaces that are happy to take on international students for work placements during their studies and later employ them. The project aims to find new solutions and ways of working, to internationalise and to disseminate good practices.
Funding: Euroopan sosiaalirahasto plus (ESR+)
Duration: 1.4.2023 – 30.6.2025
Project Manager: Sari Lintukorpi, sari.lintukorpi@samk.fi
Archive
GNurseSim - Improving Geriatric Patient Satisfaction: Development of a High-Fidelity E-learning Simulation Course to Develop Intercultural Skills in Geriatric Patient Care
The main objectives of the project are:
- to create a methodological framework that constitutes a model for creating social-constructivist, blended / distance courses for nursing students learning to care for the elderly with an emphasis on intercultural aspects, drawing on the expertise and experience of the partners
- to create blended/distance learning courses based on the model with content developed in simulation laboratories and implement them at partner universities in partner languages
- to pilot the courses, prepare case studies documenting the implementation of the courses, and develop a set of guidelines and recommendations that will be used to enhance the course
- to prepare a set of guidelines and recommendations that will aid the implementation of the model in other areas of nursing education.
Funding: Erasmus+
Duration: 1.5.2021 – 30.4.2023
Project Manager: Sari Teeri, sari.teeri@samk.fi
Coordinator: Panstwowa Wyzsza Szkola Zawodowa w Tarnowie
In cooperation with: Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu, Universidad de Alicante, Knowledge Innovation Centre (Malta) Ltd, Malta College of Arts Science and Technology, Centria ammattikorkeakoulu ja Middlesex University Higher Education Corporation.
Guidance - Digital tools and Method development
The overall objectives in the project are:
- Promote social inclusion and equality in career guidance throughout the education system
- Promote that more young people and students complete their education and increase their opportunities to get a job
- Promote more young people and students make well-thought-out study choices
- Increased perceived health and hope for the future among young people and students
Funding: Erasmus+
Duration: 1.4.2021 – 31.3.2023
Project Manager: Anne Kärki, anne.karki@samk.fi
Coordinator: Region Örebro Iän
In cooperation with: Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu, Local Government of Kekava Municipality, Valmieras Attīstības aģentūra, Stebo vzw, Municipio De Lousada, Utbildningskontoret, Norrköpings Kommun ja Competence Sverige ekonomisk förening.
Assuring Quality Health Care Traineeships for Medical and Professionals Allied to Medicine through embedding and exploiting tools across Higher Education (HEALINT4ALL)
HEALINT4ALL provides Medical Education and Professionals Allied to Medicine an audit system to facilitate quality assurance of EU clinical learning environments.
Objectives:
- To map and innovatively adapt newly established Audit Protocol and Support tools to suit the Higher Education needs for wider application to medicine and professionals allied to medicine.
- To develop a digital interactive interactive audit tool, which can be used in situ via ipads etc, supported by access to a central database, which can be easily managed by a provider and suit multi-professions.
- To develop a virtual interactive learning and teaching resource for auditor preparation and update, which can be cascaded and incorporated into self directed and blended learning.
- To add further languages of the European Union and incorporate partners integration of the tools in all languages to facilitate wide use across multi-professions.
- To execute an ongoing programme of intensive dissemination and impact evaluation in order to establish the HEALINT Tools and subsequent IWA as the gold standard audit tool for the assessment of clinical placements supporting international mobility by all healthcare.
Duration: 1.9.2020 – 31.8.2023
Project Manager: Viveka Höijer-Brear, viveka.hoijer-brear@samk.fi
Innovative Rehabilitation Education - Introduction of new master degree programs in Ukraine (REHAB)
Project REHAB is aimed at development of capacity and implementation of innovative master program in physical therapy in Ukraine.
Specific project objectives:
• To create by 2019 Comprehensive Physical Therapy Mastery study program.
• To form by 2020 core academic/professional staff of at least 40 qualified PT faculty members for teaching physical therapy.
• To establish Educational Infrastructure for Learning Physical Therapy at University.
• To pilot by 2020 PT master programs based on new content and innovative teaching approaches and graduate up to 200 masters in PT.
Funding: Erasmus+
Duration: 15.10.2017 – 30.11.2022
Project Manager: Anne Kärki, anne.karki@samk.fi
Coordinator: Latvijas Sporta Pedagogijas Akademijas
In cooperation with: National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, Testing Board, LDUFK, Ternopil State Medical University, Sumy State University, Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego Jozefa Pilsudskiego w Warszawie, Lietuvos Sporto Universitetas, Univerzita Pavla Jozefa Safarika v Kosiciach, Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu ja European Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.
Ideas for cooperation? Contact:
Henna Kyhä
Research Manager,
Head of Research Center for Human Functioning
SAMK
+358 44 710 3134
