Client/patient counselling in clinical environment (Counselling)

Research group studies and assesses the counselling and its competence in social- and healthcare. As well as the effects of various counselling methods (such as digital ones) on people with chronic disease and their loved ones, as well as healthcare professionals.

In addition, group studies the experiences of clients, loved ones and social- and healthcare professionals regarding digital counselling.

Research group information

Unit and faculty

Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology
Faculty of Medicine

Contact information

Research group leader

Researchers

Research group description

Our aim is to develop and evaluate the effects of various counselling interventions (including digital ones) on clients, their relatives and social- and healthcare professionals, and to promote client/patient self-care and adherence to treatment.

Research topics include

  • digital counselling – client, loved ones orientation
  • interaction in digital counselling
  • digital counselling – risk factors for chronic disease

Research interests

Societal Impact

The research data produced by the research group supports the Sustainable Development Goals and promotes the well-being and equal treatment of people with chronic disease and their relatives in social and healthcare.

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