Pandemic preparedness and response regulations in Finland
Experiences and implications for post-Covid-19 reforms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21468050 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Soila Karreinen (0000-0002-3115-2408, Tampere University, corresponding author), Pauli Rautiainen (0000-0002-7764-0036, University of Eastern Finland), Ilmo Keskimäki (0000-0002-4614-7062, Tampere University), Markku Satokangas (0000-0003-1085-8687, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare), Marjaana Viita-aho (0009-0003-8220-4946, Tampere University), Liina-Kaisa Tynkkynen (0000-0003-0729-1595), Liina‐kaisa Tynkkynen (Tampere University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 132 |
| Pages | 104802 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0168-8510 • E-ISSN: 1872-6054 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.healthpol.2023.104802 |
| PMID | 37028262 |
| OpenAlex | W4361267908 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 12 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has plagued health systems in an unprecedented way and challenged the traditional ways to respond to epidemics. It has also revealed several vulnerabilities in countries' health systems and preparedness. In this paper we take the Finnish health system as an example to analyse how pre-COVID-19 preparedness plans, regulations, and health system governance were challenged by the pandemic and what lessons can be learned for the future. Our analysis draws on policy documents, grey literature, published research, and the COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor. The analysis shows how major public health crises often reveal weaknesses in health systems, also in countries which have been ranked highly in terms of crisis preparedness. In Finland, there were apparent regulative and structural problems which challenged the health system response, but in terms of epidemic control, the results appear to be relatively good. The pandemic may have long-term effects on the health system functioning and governance. In January 2023, an extensive health and social services reform has taken place in Finland. The new health system structure needs to be adjusted to take on board the legacy of the pandemic and a new regulatory frame for health security should be considered
Business · Corporate governance · Disease · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · International health · Pandemic · Political science · Preparedness · Public health · Public relations · COVID-19 and healthcare impacts · Disaster Response and Management · Healthcare Systems and Reforms · Law · Medicine · Nursing · Public Administration · Health Policy
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |