Eeva Aartolahti

Senior Researcher

Jamk University of Applied Sciences

I work as a senior researcher at the Institute of Rehabilitation, Jamk University of Applied Sciences. In physiotherapy research I explore digital rehabilitation such as gamification in therapeutic exercise, virtual reality and telerehabilitation. My particular interest is in active aging and evidence-based practice in rehabilitation.
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Articles by Eeva Aartolahti (2)

Woman, nurse and hands with tablet for elderly care, prescription or medical history at retirement home. Closeup, healthcare employee or caregiver with senior patient on technology for health tips

Arena Public

9.1.2025

Exploring Digital Rehabilitation: Perspectives of Rwandan Service Users and Professionals.

9.1.2025
Health and Wellbeing

The findings highlight the need for greater affordability and accessibility across Rwanda’s tiered healthcare system, and the potential of digital rehabilitation. These results underscore the importance of advocating for rehabilitation, digital literacy and skills training, and increasing the number of rehabilitation professionals at all levels of the healthcare system.

two african people using their mobile phones

Arena Public

8.4.2024

Community Health Workers and Service Users’ Experiences of a Community-based Digital Rehabilitation Application

8.4.2024
Health and Wellbeing

The experiences of both community health workers (CHWs) and service users were positive. CHWs clearly saw the contribution to their communities and doing the suggested exercise programs from the application enabled service users to resume their daily activities. The interviews highlighted opportunities to increase rehabilitation access in primary care using innovative digital solutions. Even small improvements in access to evidence-based services have the potential to have a significant impact when scaled to the wider society.

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