Henna Härkönen

My research focuses on the development and evaluation of health and social care services and care pathways across different care contexts. I also examine the role of digital solutions in service development and delivery.

In my doctoral research, I study the challenges encountered in the acute care pathway of stroke patients, as well as the effects of a prehospital stroke care model and the factors influencing its implementation. The aim of the study is to generate new knowledge to support the development of effective care models and to inform competence development, education, and leadership within emergency medical services.

Alongside my doctoral work, I have been involved in research and development projects related to home-based services, digital solutions, data infrastructure, and clinical decision support. My expertise includes qualitative research (interview methods and content analysis), systematic reviews, the use of register-based data, and the description of care processes and service pathways. I also have experience in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as project management.