Helinä Melkas

Professor

IEM

LUT School of Engineering Science

Lahti

Helina.Melkas@lut.fi

+358405881400

Research areas

Business, Management and Accounting

Biography

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Digitalisaation aiheuttamien ympäristövaikutusten arviointi julkishallinnon palveluissa

2022

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Tuominen-Thuesen Minna, Sievänen Riikka, Saarinen Heikki, Tiira Merja, Lenni-Taattola Lauri, Lehmuskoski Terhi, Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu, Saurio Riika, Hennala Lea, Seppälä Jyri, Pesu Janne, Judl Jáchym

Business - Sustainable renewal of business and industry

Energy - Transition to carbon-neutral world

LUT School of Engineering Science

Digitalisaation ympäristövaikutusten arviointi

2022

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Business - Sustainable renewal of business and industry

Energy - Transition to carbon-neutral world

LUT School of Engineering Science

Perception of Society’s Trust in Care Robots by Public Opinion Leaders

2022

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Hoppe Julie Amelie, Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Gustafsson Christine, Thommes Kirsten

Business - Sustainable renewal of business and industry

LUT School of Engineering Science

When do individuals choose care robots over a human caregiver? Insights from a laboratory experiment on choices under uncertainty

2022

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Hoppe Julia, Tuisku Outi, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Gustafsson Christine, Melkas Helinä, Thommes Kirsten

Business - Sustainable renewal of business and industry

Information Systems and Management

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

Health Informatics

Health(social science)

Care Planning

LUT School of Engineering Science

Knowledge brokerage needs in building care robotics innovation ecosystems and networks

2021

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Parjanen Satu, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Organising reflection in health-care services: The contribution of research-based theatre

2021

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Pässilä Anne, Melkas Helinä, Parjanen Satu, Owens Allan

Revealing social values in the context of peer-to-peer energy sharing: A methodological approach

2021

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Klein Lurian Pires, Allegretti Giovanni, Hes Dominique, Melkas Helinä

Business - Sustainable renewal of business and industry

Energy - Transition to carbon-neutral world

LUT School of Engineering Science

Robotit työvälineeksi hyvinvointipalveluissa: innovaatioiden sujuttamisen opas

2021

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Parjanen Satu, Saurio Riika, Pekkarinen Satu, Laakso Hilkka, Melkas Helinä

A Comprehensive Framework of Usability Issues Related to the Wearable Devices

2020

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Khakurel Jayden, Porras Jari, Melkas Helinä, Fu Bo

Assistive robots in care: Expectations and perceptions of older people

2020

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Hoppe Julia A., Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Gustafsson Christine, Melkas Helinä, Tuisku Outi, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Thommes Kirsten

Can robots tackle late-life loneliness? Scanning of future opportunities and challenges in assisted living facilities

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pirhonen Jari, Tiilikainen Elisa, Pekkarinen Satu, Lemivaara Marjut, Melkas Helinä

Care Robot Orientation - What, Who and How? Potential users' perceptions

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine

Nursing

Gerontology

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Care robotics: Orientation pathways for users and the society

2020

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Care robotics: Orientation pathways for users and the society

2020

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Care robots in society: Knowledge and orientation needs

Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Tuisku Outi, Gustafsson Christine, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia, Melkas Helinä

Embedding care robots into society and practice: Socio-technical considerations

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Tuisku Outi, Gustafsson Christine, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia A., Melkas Helinä

Experiences from implementation and long-term use of ‘Zora’ robot in elderly care services

Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

From Potholes to Innovation Opportunities

2020

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Hoivarobotiikka: Perehdyttämisen polkuja käyttäjille ja yhteiskunnalle

2020

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Hoivarobotiikka. Perehdyttämisen polkuja käyttäjille ja yhteiskunnalle.

2020

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Human impact assessment of video use in education

2020

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Hyypiä Mirva, Parjanen Satu, Melkas Helinä

HyTeLab - Päijät-Hämeen hyvinvointiteknologian innovaatio-, testi- ja kehittämisympäristö: Kokemuksia HyTeLab-toiminnasta 2018-2020 ja huomioita alueellisen toimintamallin jatkojalostamiseen

2020

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Rinkinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä, Saurio Riika, Pekkarinen Satu, Laakso Hilkka

Hyvinvointiteknologian hyödyntäminen: keskustelukortit

2020

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Saurio Riika, Rinkinen Satu, Laakso Hilkka

Impacts of robot implementation on care personnel and clients in elderly-care institutions

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Kyrki Ville

Information ecology in digitalising welfare services: A multi-level analysis

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Hasu Mervi, Melkas Helinä, Saari Eveliina

Intention to Use Exoskeletons in Geriatric Care Work: Need for Ergonomic and Social Design

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Turja Tuuli, Saurio Riika, Katila Julia, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Pflegerobotik: Orientierungswege für Nutzer und Gesellschaft

2020

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Pflegerobotik: Orientierungswege für Nutzer und Gesellschaft

2020

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Technologieorientierung zu Assistenzrobotik – Welche Akzeptanz besteht bei der Einführung von Assistenzrobotik für die Pflege älterer Menschen?

2020

Publication type

D1 Article in a trade journal

Author(s)

Hoppe Julia A., Thommes Kirsten, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Gustafsson Christine, Melkas Helinä, Tuisku Outi, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea

Teknologiaa työntekijöiden ja asiakkaiden hyvinvointiin - mihin tarpeeseen hyvinvointiteknologiaa

2020

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Saurio Riika, Rinkinen Satu, Laakso Hilkka

The need for care robot orientation in elder care services

Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine

The social dimension of frugal innovation

2020

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Khan Rakhshanda, Melkas Helinä

Trust development in care robots by opinion leaders in the society

Thommes Kirsten, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Gustafsson Christine, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä, Hoppe Julia Amelie

Vårdrobotar: Orienteringsvägar för användare och samhället

2020

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

Vårdrobotar: Orienteringsvägar för användare och samhället

2020

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia Amelie, Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie

Gerontology

Nursing (miscellaneous)

Human-Computer Interaction

Health Informatics

Care Planning

“Robots do not replace a nurse with a beating heart”: The publicity around a robotic innovation in elderly care

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Tuisku Outi, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Business models for community microgrids

2019

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Vanadzina Evgenia, Mendes Gonçalo, Honkapuro Samuli, Pinomaa Antti, Melkas Helinä

Could robots strengthen the sense of autonomy of older people residing in assisted living facilities?—A future‑oriented study

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pirhonen Jari, Melkas Helinä, Laitinen Arto, Pekkarinen Satu

Digitalisaation hyödyntäminen monitieteisissä opiskelijaryhmissä

2019

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Hyypiä Mirva, Parjanen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Elderly Care and Digital Services: Toward a Sustainable Sociotechnical Transition

2019

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Hyypiä Mirva

Erityisen tuen toimintaprosessit oppisopimuskoulutuksessa

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Käyhkö Jorma, Melkas Helinä

Improved Knowledge Changes the Mindset: Older Adults’ Perceptions of Care Robots

2019

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Johansson-Pajala Rose-Marie, Thommes Kirsten, Hoppe Julia, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Gustafsson Christine

Motions with emotions? A phenomenological approach to understanding the simulated aliveness of a robot body

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Parviainen Jaana, Van Aerschot Lina, Särkikoski Tuomo, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea

My business or not? The perspective of technology companies on shifting towards care robotics

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Lanne Marinka, Tuisku Outi, Melkas Helinä, Niemelä Marketta

Robotics in Finnish welfare services: dynamics in an emerging innovation ecosystem

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Robots as social and physical assistants in elderly care

2019

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Niemelä Marketta, Melkas Helinä

Social enterprise: A study of its prevalence, role and characteristics in Swedish-speaking regions of Finland

2019

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Categorization Framework for Usability Issues of Smartwatches and Pedometers for the Older Adults

2018

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Khakurel Jayden, Knutas Antti, Melkas Helinä, Penzenstadler Birgit, Fu Bo, Porras Jari

Human-Computer Interaction

LUT School of Engineering Science

Connecting Frugal Innovation And M-learning Services For Emerging Markets

Hyypiä Mirva, Melkas Helinä

Crafting Usable Quantified Self-wearable Technologies for Older Adults

2018

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Khakurel Jayden, Knutas Antti, Melkas Helinä, Penzenstadler Birgit, Porras Jari

Gerontology

Human-Computer Interaction

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Science Applications

Computer Science

LUT School of Engineering Science

Enhancing public sector innovation: living lab case studies on well-being services in Lahti, Finland

2018

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Hoivarobotit ja hyvinvointipalvelujen kehittäminen

2018

Publication type

D1 Article in a trade journal

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Human-Centered Design Components in Spiral Model to Improve Mobility of Older Adults

2018

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Khakurel Jayden, Porras Jari, Melkas Helinä

Human-Computer Interaction

LUT School of Engineering Science

Hyvinvointipalveluiden robotisaatio hyötyy ekosysteemin rakentumisesta

2018

Publication type

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi, Hennala Lea

Kestävä kehitys ja kestävä yrittäjyys keskustelukortit

2018

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Parjanen, Satu; Melkas, Helinä; Laakso, Hilkka; Oikarinen, Tuija; Martikainen, Suvi-Jonna; Uusitalo, Ville; Autio, Paula; Halonen, Vilma; Hyypiä, Mirva

Water - Refining sidestreams into value

Air - Turning emissions into opportunities

Business - Sustainable renewal of business and industry

Energy - Transition to carbon-neutral world

LUT School of Engineering Science

LUT School of Energy Systems

Kokeilut käytäntöön -työkirja. Palvelutalouden vallankumous – Ihminen digitalisaation keskiössä -projekti

2018

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Saari Eveliina, Hyytinen Kirsi, Hasu Mervi, Hyypiä Mirva, Korvela Pirjo, Käpykangas Sari, Leväsluoto Johanna, Melkas Helinä, Nordlund Anne, Pekkarinen Satu, Toivonen Marja

Students’ perceptions of video utilization in higher education

Parjanen Satu, Hyypiä Mirva, Melkas Helinä

Tapping into the Wearable Device Revolution in the Work Environment: A systematic review

2018

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Khakurel Jayden, Melkas Helinä, Porras Jari

The essence of frugal innovation in the development of mobile learning: A case study of two Finnish SMEs

2018

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Hyypiä Mirva, Melkas Helinä

Understanding frugal innovation: A case study of university professionals in developed countries

2018

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Oikarinen Tuija, Pekkarinen Satu

Welfare state transition in the making: Focus on the niche-regime interaction in Finnish elderly care services

2018

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Asiakkaiden ja henkilöstön suhtautuminen Zora-robotin käyttöön vanhuspalveluissa

Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Co-creating meaningful technologies - Agile digitalization development processes and experiments in elderly people's housing services

2017

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Hyypiä Mirva, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Digitalisation in Health Care and Elderly Care Services: From Potholes to Innovation Opportunities

2017

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Digitalization in social and health care services: A case study on the speed of its introduction

Ovaska Juha, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Do Finnish work integration enterprises benefit the community?

2017

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Koskela Virpi, Oikarinen Tuija, Konsti-Laakso Suvi

Hankitaanko hoivarobotti? - Should we get a care robot?

2017

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi

Human-centered co-evaluation method for digital service experiments

2017

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Hyytinen Kirsi, Saari Eveliina, Leväsluoto Johanna, Hasu Mervi, Käpykangas Sari, Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu, Hyypiä Mirva, Korvela Pirjo, Nordlund Anne

Iterative Transitions Between Exploration and Exploitation: Experiences from the Finnish Manufacturing Industry

2017

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo, Oikarinen Tuija

Lahti katsoo hyvinvointiteknologian tulevaisuuteen - Lahti is looking to the future of wellbeing technology

2017

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi

Living with Smartwatches and Pedometers: The Intergenerational Gap in Internal and External Contexts

2017

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Khakurel Jayden, Tella Susanna, Penzenstadler Birgit, Melkas Helinä, Porras Jari

Mikä ihmeen aistihuone? Tutkimus ketterän kehittämisen mahdollisuuksista asumispalveluissa

Hyypiä Mirva, Ahonen Päivi, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Palvelurobotti – nykyajan hömpötystä vai hoivatyön apu ja asiakkaiden ilo?

2017

Publication type

D1 Article in a trade journal

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Public Discussion on Robotic Innovations in Finnish Elderly Care

2017

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Tuisku Outi, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Re-categorising innovation policy according to broad-based innovation

2017

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Redesign of Home Care Service Delivery: A Systemic Approach to IT Innovations

2017

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Mäkimattila Martti, Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Robot as a workmate? Care workers’ and students’ experiences of the implementation of ‘Zora’ robot in elderly care.

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea

Robotics in Care Services: A Finnish Roadmap

2017

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Koistinen Pertti, Kyrki Ville, Kämäräinen Joni-Kristian, Laitinen Arto, Lanne Marinka, Lehtinen Hannu, Leminen Seppo, Melkas Helinä, Niemelä Marketta, Parviainen Jaana, Pekkarinen Satu, Pieters Roel, Pirhonen Jari, Ruohomäki Ismo, Särkikoski Tuomo, Tuisku Outi, Tuominen Katariina, Turja Tuuli, Van Aerschot Lina

Robotit innovaationa hyvinvointipalveluissa: Kysely kentän eri toimijoiden tarpeista, rooleista ja yhteistyöstä

2017

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Tuisku Outi, Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Työtoverina hoivarobotti - Care robots as co-workers

2017

Publication type

I1 Audiovisual material

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Tuisku Outi

Brand Analysis in Social Network Services: Results from Content Analysis in Twitter Regarding the US Smartphone Market

2016

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Hajikhani Arash, Porras Jari, Melkas Helinä

Human Impact Assessment of Robot Implementation in Finnish Elderly Care

2016

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Kyrki Ville

Other Focus Area

Motions with emotions? A double body perspective and human-robot interaction in elderly care

2016

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Parviainen Jaana, Van Aerschot Lina, Särkikoski Tuomo, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea

Palvelurobotiikan käyttöönotto vanhuspalveluissa

Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Gerontology

Management of Technology and Innovation

Participatory design of a social enterprise for rehabilitees

2016

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Koskela Virpi, Martikainen Suvi-Jonna, Melkas Helinä, Mellanen Laura

Robotit ja hyvinvointipalvelujen tulevaisuus (ROSE-konsortio). Tilannekuvaraportti 2015

2016

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Kyrki Ville, Coco Kirsi, Hennala Lea, Laitinen Arto, Lehto Paula, Melkas Helinä, Niemelä Marketta, Pekkarinen Satu

Business, Management and Accounting

Samhälleliga företag har möjligheter inför framtiden

Service digitalization and information ecology: Towards inclusive solutions in Finnish social and health care services

2016

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Hasu Mervi, Saari Eveliina, Melkas Helinä

Service robots in elderly care services: an implementation process

Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Gerontology

Management of Technology and Innovation

Social Sciences

SMEs and regional design services for innovation: experienced and expected impacts on users and non-users

2016

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu

Other

Sustainable entrepreneurship innovations project strengthens regional resilience (poster)

Parjanen Satu, Laakso Hilkka, Melkas Helinä

Technology Disruptions as Enablers of Organizational and Social Innovation in Digitalized Environment

2016

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Koski Heli, Melkas Helinä, Mäntylä Martti, Pieters Roel, Svento Rauli, Särkikoski Tuomo, Talja Heli, Hyyppä Juha, Kaartinen Harri, Hyyppä Hannu, Matikainen Leena

Understanding users' collective voice in public service innovation

2016

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Business, Management and Accounting

ABC - Innovation book for social enterprises

2015

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Koskela Virpi, Oikarinen Tuija, Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Martikainen Suvi-Jonna, Melkas Helinä

ABC - Innovationsbok för samhälleliga företag

2015

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Koskela Virpi, Oikarinen Tuija, Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Martikainen Suvi-Jonna, Melkas Helinä

Assessment of entrepreneurial activity in innovative system: Towards measurement models and indicators

Hajikhani Arash, Melkas Helinä, Porras Jari

Creating Social Innovation: Approaches to community development in a social enterprise

2015

Publication type

B3 Unrefereed conference proceedings

Author(s)

Koskela Virpi, Oikarinen Tuija, Melkas Helinä

Efficiency And Impact Assessment of Innovation Policy: A DEA Approach

2015

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Hajikhani Arash, Porras Jari, Melkas Helinä

Accounting

How the Social Enterprises Support Social Sustainability

2015

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Khan Rakhshanda, Pekkarinen Satu, Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Melkas Helinä

Business, Management and Accounting

Muistelutyö ja ikääntyvien ihmisten elämänhistorian tallentaminen - esimerkkinä "muistelutikku"

2015

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Policies of Related Variety in Practice: The Case Innovation Session Method

2015

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo, Tura Tomi

Social enterprises in regional innovation systems: a review of Finnish regional strategies

2015

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Rinkinen Satu, Oikarinen Tuija, Melkas Helinä

Utmaningar kräver systemiska perspektiv och lösningar

2015

Publication type

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Harmaakorpi Vesa

Decision Sciences

Yhteiskunnallinen yrittäjyys innovatiivisessa arvonluonnissa

2015

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Puumalainen Kaisu, Sjögrén Helena, Syrjä Pasi, Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Koskela Virpi, Oikarinen Tuija, Tykkyläinen Saila

Evaluation Approach of Social Media Content on Firm’s Marketing Innovation

Hajikhani Arash, Porras Jari, Melkas Helinä

Hyvinvointiteknologia

2014

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu

Information and knowledge base of innovation policy-making: An analysis of documents on innovation information and knowledge

2014

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Oppivaa arviointia: kuinkas sitten kävikään?

2014

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Rantala Tero, Rinkinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Social Enterprises in Regional Innovation Systems

2014

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Rinkinen Satu, Oikarinen Tuija, Melkas Helinä

Social Network Services As A High Potential Indicator For Measuring Innovation

2014

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Hajikhani Arash, Porras Jari, Melkas Helinä

Tutkimus ja arki kohtaavat

2014

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Laakso Hilkka (toim.)

User 2020 - A WWRF Vision

2014

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Porras Jari, Heikkinen Kari, Kinnula Marianne, Sorensen Lene, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu, Jefferies Nigel

Computer Science (miscellaneous)

Ammattikorkeakoulujen rooli esteettömässä innovaatiotoiminnassa ja innovaatiotietämyksen luomisessa

2013

Publication type

B2 Unrefereed book section

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Common spaces of sharing in creating social innovation through ‘Seven Types of Approaches to Community Development’

2013

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Koskela Virpi, Oikarinen Tuija, Melkas Helinä

Dynamics of Openness in Innovation Processes—A Case Study in the Finnish Food Industry

2013

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Mäkimattila Martti, Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Facilitating collaborative knowledge creation by using ’Research-Based Theatre’ in organizational innovation: Experiences from a Finnish wood-processing company

2013

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pässilä Anne, Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Foresight and Innovation: Emergence and Resilience of the Cleantech Cluster at Lahti, Finland

2013

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Innovative assistive technology in Finnish public elderly-care services: A focus on productivity

2013

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Polku dialogiin. Sosiaali- ja terveyssektorin henkilöstön ja kuntapäättäjien yhteistyön kehittäminen soveltavan teatterin keinoin

2013

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Pässilä Anne, Martikainen Suvi-Jonna, Mellanen Laura, Melkas Helinä

Proceedings of the Participatory Innovation Conference PIN-C 2013

Melkas Helinä, Buur Jacob (editors)

Social innovation in practice: participatory design of a social enterprise

2013

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Koskela Virpi, Martikainen Suvi-Jonna, Melkas Helinä, Mellanen Laura

The roles and functions of user-oriented gerontechnology: mStick and hStick

2013

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Kuosmanen Päivi, Melkas Helinä, Karisto Antti, Valve Raisa, Kempas Kari

Towards a more social orientation in gerontechnology: Case study of the ’reminiscence stick’

2013

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Kuosmanen Päivi, Karisto Antti, Valve Raisa

Challenges and opportunities ahead: The two modes of practice-based innovation

2012

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Harmaakorpi V, Melkas H, Melkas H

Combining foresight and innovation: Developing a conceptual model

2012

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Mäkimattila Martti, Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Developing the ´mStick´ concept: experiences and impacts

2012

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Kuosmanen Päivi, Pekkarinen Satu, Kempas Kari, Melkas Helinä, Valve Raisa, Karisto Antti

Facilitating collaborative knowledge creation by using ’Research-Based Theatre’ in organizational innovation: Experiences from a Finnish wood-processing company

2012

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Passilä Anne, Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Introduction

2012

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Harmaakorpi Vesa

Management of Technology and Innovation

mStick and hStick - Simple Technology, Full of Life

2012

Publication type

B3 Unrefereed conference proceedings

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Kuosmanen Päivi, Melkas Helinä, Karisto Antti, Valve Raisa, Kempas Kari

Practice-based innovation: Insights, applications and policy implications

Melkas Helinä, Harmaakorpi Vesa

Management of Technology and Innovation

Sticks: simple, empowering gerontechnology

2012

Publication type

D1 Article in a trade journal

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Karisto Antti, Pekkarinen Satu, Kuosmanen Päivi, Kempas Kari, Valve Raisa

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Business, Management and Accounting

Customers as Innovators in senior service markets: An examination of innovation potential and characteristics

2011

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Distances, knowledge brokerage and absorptive capacity in enchancing regional innovativeness: A qualitative case study of Lahti region, Finland

2011

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Parjanen Satu, Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Effective Gerontechnology Use in Elderly Care Work: From Potholes to Innovation Opportunities

2011

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Living Lab -toiminnan kehittämistoimenpiteet 2010-2011 - Loppuraportti

2011

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Salminen Juho, Konsti-Laakso Suvi, Koskela Virpi, Melkas Helinä

Regional Innovation Platforms

2011

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Tura Tomi, Melkas Helinä

Management of Technology and Innovation

Defining and measuring productivity in the public sector: managerial perceptions

2010

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Linna Paula, Pekkola Sanna, Ukko Juhani, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Designing and implementing regional innovation policy in the public sector: tools for triggering organisational process innovation

2010

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Linna Paula, Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Information Quality and Absorptive Capacity in Service and Product Innovation Processes

2010

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo, Kallio Anne

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Informational ecology and care workers: Safety alarm systems in Finnish elderly-care organizations

2010

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Business, Management and Accounting

Safety Alarm Systems and Related Services: From potholes to innovation opportunities

2010

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Sticks - Innovative Devices and Concepts for Health Promotion and Memory Support

2010

Publication type

B3 Unrefereed conference proceedings

Author(s)

Karisto Antti, Melkas Helinä, Kempas Kari, Salminen Juho

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Business, Management and Accounting

Surffailua, taiji-voimistelua ja karjalanpiirakoita - ikäihmisten monitahoinen ääni hyvinvointipalvelujen voimavarana (Surfing, tai chi training and Karelian pasties – the multifaceted voice of ageing people as a resource for innovation activities in wel

2010

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Ageing people as innovators in health promotion services

2009

Publication type

B3 Unrefereed conference proceedings

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Pekkarinen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Ageing people as innovators in senior service markets

2009

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Pekkarinen Satu, Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Henkilöstön osallistaminen julkisen sektorin prosessiohjauksen innovatiiviseen kehittämiseen

2009

Publication type

A2 Review article, literature review, systematic review

Author(s)

Hennala Lea, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Teknologian hallittu käyttö vanhuspalveluissa: opas teknologiapäätösten ja teknologian käytön tueksi/Helhetssyn vid användning av teknologi inom äldreomsorgen: handbok till stöd för teknologibeslut och användning av teknologi. (Kaksikielinen).

2009

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Raappana Anu, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Apuvälinepalveluprosessit älykotipilotoinnin valossa

2008

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Complex knowledge conversion processes and information quality in regional innovation networks

2008

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Melkas Helinä

Data, Information and Knowledge in Regional Innovation Networks: Quality Consideration and Brokerage Functions.

2008

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Harmaakorpi Vesa

Management of Technology and Innovation

Defining and measuring productivity in the public sector: Päijät-Häme region, Finland.

2008

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Linna Paula, Pekkola Sanna, Ukko Juhani, Melkas Helinä

Designing and implementing innovation policy in the public sector: Experiences of Lahti Region, Finland

2008

Publication type

B3 Unrefereed conference proceedings

Author(s)

Linna Paula, Melkas Helinä, Hennala Lea

Etäisyyden ja läheisyyden leikki innovaatioprosesseissa

2008

Publication type

B2 Unrefereed book section

Author(s)

Parjanen Satu, Melkas Helinä

Geronteknologi: många fallgropar i användningen

Hotellipilottitoiminnasta uudenlainen yhteistyön malli

2008

Publication type

Author(s)

Launiemi Helena, Melkas Helinä

Innovaatiopolitiikkaa järjestelmien välimaastossa

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä

Potholes in the road to efficient gerontechnology use in elderly care work.

2008

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Päijät-Hämeen tuottavuusohjelma: tuloksellisuuden ja vaikuttavuuden asialla

Pekkola Sanna, Linna Paula, Melkas Helinä, Rantanen Hannu, Ukko Juhani, Annala Ulla

Rakennettu kilpailukyky ja kehitysalustat

2008

Publication type

B2 Unrefereed book section

Author(s)

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä, Pekkarinen Satu

Teknologiavalinnat ja kuntapalvelujen tuottavuus: teknologian hyödyntäminen vanhuspalveluissa

2008

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Tieto ja tietämys alueellisissa innovaatioverkostoissa: teoreettista pohdintaa

2008

Publication type

B2 Unrefereed book section

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Turvallista yöpymistä hotellissa: Lahden hotellipilotti-palveluinnovaation kehitys ja tulokset 2007-2008

Melkas Helinä, Pekkola Sanna

Vanhusten hyvä kotona asuminen: kuinka uudistamme palvelujärjestelmää?

Melkas Helinä, Pekkola Sanna, Enojärvi Sirkku

Business, Management and Accounting

Vanhusten hyvä kotona asuminen: tutkimusta kuntatuottavuudesta, älykodeista ja apuvälinepalveluprosesseista

Melkas Helinä, Pekkola Sanna, Enojärvi Sirkku, Makkula Sami

Älykotikokeilusta lisää eväitä vanhuspalvelujen kehittämiseen

Analyzing information quality in virtual networks of the services sector with qualitative interview data

2007

Publication type

A3 Book section, chapters in research books

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Geronteknologian vaikutukset asiakaspalvelutyöhön, työntekijöihin ja työyhteisöihin

2007

Publication type

Author(s)

Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika, Melkas Helinä

Impact of safety alarm systems on care personnel

2007

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika, Melkas Helinä

Kokemuksia vanhustyön työyhteisöjen kehittämisestä. Työparitoiminta ja tutkimuksellisuus

2007

Publication type

B1 Unrefereed journal article

Author(s)

Rauma Marika, Raappana Anu, Melkas Helinä, Toikkanen Tuulikki

Quality of data, information and knowledge in technology foresight processes

2007

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Melkas Helinä

Quality of data, information and knowledge in technology foresight processes. In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Information Quality, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge (MA), USA, 9–11 November 2007.

2007

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Teknologian käytön sudenkuopat sosiaali- ja terveysalan organisaatioissa

2007

Publication type

D2 Article in a professional research book (incl. editor’s introduction)

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika, Toikkanen Tuulikki

Teknologian vaikutusten arviointi vanhuspalveluiden työpaikoilla

Melkas Helinä, Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika, Toikkanen Tuulikki

Teknologian vaikutusten arviointi vanhuspalveluiden työpaikoilla

2007

Publication type

D5 Textbook, professional manual or guide or a dictionary

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika, Toikkanen Tuulikki

Tietämyksen hallinta ja välittäjärooli innovaatioprosesseissa.

Melkas Helinä, Parjanen Satu

Business, Management and Accounting

A comparison of quality issues for data, information, and knowledge

2006

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Pierce Elizabeth, Kahn Beverly, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

A method for assessing absorptive capacity of a regional innovation system

2006

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Futures Research and Absorptive Capacity in Regional Innovation Systems

2006

Publication type

B3 Unrefereed conference proceedings

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Human impact assessment of technology use among personnel in elderly care

2006

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Rauma Marika, Raappana Anu, Melkas Helinä, Harri Marja, Toikkanen Tuulikki

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Human impact assessment of technology use among personnel working in elderly care

2006

Publication type

A4 Conference proceedings

Author(s)

Rauma Marika, Raappana Anu, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Teknologia avuksi vanhustyössä

2006

Publication type

D1 Article in a trade journal

Author(s)

Raappana Anu, Mäkinen Sanna, Rauma Marika, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Teknologian käytön vaikutukset vanhuspalveluiden henkilöstöön ja työyhteisöihin

2006

Publication type

D1 Article in a trade journal

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Vanhus- ja vammaistyön organisaatiot ja teknologiaan perehdyttäminen: Opas perehdyttämiseen sosiaali- ja terveysalan työpaikoilla

Raappana Anu, Rauma Marika, Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

Ihmisiin kohdistuvien vaikutusten arviointi Päijät-Hämeen maakuntakaavaprosessissa

2005

Publication type

D4 Published development or research report or study

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Incorporating futures research into regional knowledge creation and management

2005

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Melkas Helinä, Harmaakorpi Vesa

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Knowledge Management in Regional Innovation Networks in Finland.

2005

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä

Business, Management and Accounting

Kohti kuntaklusteria - verkostoitumisen logiikka kuntien palvelutuotannossa

2005

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Pihkala Timo, Tura Tomi, Melkas Helinä, Harmaakorpi Vesa, Uotila Tuomo

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Attention to information quality: Implications for safety telephone services for ageing people in Finland

2004

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Päijät-Hämeen kuntien palvelurakennemalli – tulevaisuustarkastelu

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Melkas Helinä, Pihkala Timo, Tura Tomi, Uotila Tuomo

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Business, Management and Accounting

Tiedon luominen ja hallinta alueellisessa innovaatioverkostossa

Harmaakorpi Vesa, Kivelä Riika, Melkas Helinä, Laakso Hilkka

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Towards holistic management of information within service networks: Safety telephone services for ageing people

2004

Publication type

G4 Doctoral dissertation (monograph)

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Book review: Ilkka Tuomi, Corporate knowledge: Theory and practice of intelligent organizations

2003

Publication type

A2 Review article, literature review, systematic review

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Uotila Tuomo

Ikujiro Nonaka and David Teece (eds). Managing industrial knowledge: creation, transfer and utilization. Sage publications, 2001, ISBN 0-7619-5498-8. Hardback

2003

Publication type

A2 Review article, literature review, systematic review

Author(s)

Uotila Tuomo, Melkas Helinä

Network collaboration within safety telephone services for ageing people in Finland

2003

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Työmarkkinoiden kahtiajakautuminen sukupuolen mukaan Pohjoismaissa: Empiirinen tutkimus

1999

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä

Occupational segregation by sex in Nordic countries: An empirical investigation

1997

Publication type

A1 Journal article (refereed), original research

Author(s)

Melkas Helinä, Anker Richard

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