Wellbeing and health
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Rezhna Ahmed, Jukka Kesänen
Culture aware diabetes care: supporting Middle Eastern immigrants in Finland
Recognizing cultural differences is crucial for managing the health of Middle Eastern immigrants living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Finland. In this article, we aim to enhance awareness of cultural considerations and provide practical tips for healthcare professionals.
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Heini Maisala-McDonnell, Liisa Nuutinen
Metropolia Minno® project resulted in innovations for age-friendly working life in health care and social services
SAFE - Solutions for Age-Friendly Employer - project is an EU project funded by Interreg Central Baltic. The project became a client of Metropolia Minno®, and gained from future professionals' perspectives and innovation. Metropolia students explored age-friendly practices that support the work ability of older employees in health care and social services, while also benefitting employees of all ages.
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Eunice Siame-Moono, Pamela Spokes, Juha Järvinen
Episode 5: Innovation in Care from the Frontlines – A Conversation with Eunice Siame-Moono
In this episode, we are talking to Eunice Siame-Moono about using innovation tools and methods in healthcare and how new students can look for ways to innovate in their own future careers. She is a student at Metropolia on the cusp of graduating from the Nursing programme with a degree in Engineering and an MBA with aspirations to continue working in healthcare technology of the future.
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Toini Palo, Johanna Niemi, Anna Kaipainen, Miia Rolamo
Towards better ageing – do more years lead to a meaningful life?
To build more meaningful life years, we need deeper insight into older people’s everyday lives. Read how Metropolia has taken initiative with its co-developed storytelling project.
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Riitta Kärkkäinen, Kati Ylikahri, Niko Cajander, Susanna Mattila, Sari Tappura
Perspectives on occupational safety and health and well-being in temporary agency work – a qualitative SWOT analysis
This study examines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats related to occupational safety and health and well-being in temporary agency work in Finland. While previous studies have highlighted weaknesses and threats in temporary work, these findings also identified clear strengths and opportunities.
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Evelin Delic, Eunice Siame-Moono
Episode 3: Triumphs of bilingual nursing
In this episode of the Journeys in bilingual nursing education podcast third-year student Evelin Delic reflects on her growth through Finland’s bilingual nursing programme, sharing honest insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, building confidence, and becoming a compassionate nurse with host Eunice Siame-Moono.
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Nishanie Reckerman, Eunice Siame-Moono
Episode 2: Developing care skills across cultures
In this Journeys in bilingual nursing education podcast Nishanie Reckerman, a third-year student, explores how cultural background and bilingual learning foster empathy, cultural competence, and deeper patient relationships in Finnish nursing.
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Eija Raatikainen, Johanna Niemi
Trust and homelessness spoken by professionals
Homelessness is a dynamic phenomenon that is difficult to define, evaluate and monitor. For instance, individuals experience homelessness in different ways. Some go through brief episodes of homelessness or housing insecurity, while others stay longer time without housing (“chronic homelessness”; see OECD 2025, 8-9).
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Chinazam Ojiyi, Eunice Siame-Moono
Episode 1: Bridging the language gap
In the opening episode of the Journeys in bilingual nursing education podcast, second-year nursing student Chinazam "Naza" Ojiyi shares how she transformed language barriers into bridges of confidence, care, and connection in the TOKASA bilingual nursing programme.
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Eija Raatikainen, Nea Vänskä, Linda Dinda
Reflections on collaboration and co-creation in international digital environments
Leading complex projects online demands significant commitment, careful planning, and a strong sense of shared purpose.