Jukka Laitinen

Työterveyshuollon tulevaisuuden skenaariot TYÖKE-hankkeessa

The goal of Tyoke project is to ensure the integration of the occupational health care and the rest of the social and health care. European Social Fund together with the research partners will finance the project. Finnish Institute of Occupational Health coordinates the project and other partners are University of Helsinki, University of Eastern Finland, Central Finland Health Care District and Laurea UAS. FuturesLab CoFi Laurea will create alternative futures scenarios for occupational health care to support the renewal of Finnish social and health care system. Driving forces are new requirements in working life challenging occupational health care both in structures and in action. Digitalization, robotics and globalization will change the working life not only among the customers of occupational health care but among professionals in the field, too.

Participative Game Design in the Zet Project – Engaging the Youth to Enhance Wellbeing

Engagement in meaningful activities is important in supporting the youth in their wellbeing for today as well as for the future. Serious games and game design provide an interesting field for exploring the opportunities and possible benefits for activating the youth at the same time benefiting from their experiences. In this article, a game design process conducted following the principles of participatory design is presented. The article provides examples of the positive as well as the challenging aspects of engaging the youth.