FSD4045 Case Management with Older Adults: Interviews with Case Managers and Their Supervisors 2024
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Study title
Case Management with Older Adults: Interviews with Case Managers and Their Supervisors 2024
Dataset ID Number
FSD4045
Persistent identifiers
https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD4045https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd4045
Data Type
Qualitative
Authors
- University of Jyväskylä
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Abstract
The data consist of focus group interviews with case managers and their supervisors, examining the implementation, objectives, and development of case management for older adults in three wellbeing services counties in Finland.
The interviews began by mapping the case management process and examining the role of family members in it. Next, the impacts of the wellbeing services county reform and related development practices were explored. The interviewees were asked about the role of digitalisation, collaboration between different actors, and the objectives of case management, such as client safety and service effectiveness. Finally, the interviewees were asked how they themselves participate in the development of case management, what kinds of challenges they have encountered in their work, and what constitutes successful case management.
Background information includes the interviewee's wellbeing services county and work-related details.
Keywords
administrative areas; advice; counselling; development; elderly; employees; social services; social work
Topic Classification
- Social sciences (Fields of Science Classification)
- Social welfare systems/structures (CESSDA Topic Classification)
- Health care services and policies (CESSDA Topic Classification)
Series
Individual datasetsDistributor
Finnish Social Science Data Archive
Access
The dataset is (D) available only by permission from the data depositor/creator.
Data Collector
- University of Jyväskylä
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
- Tampere University of Applied Sciences
Funders
- Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (VN/9238/2023)
Time Period Covered
2024
Collection Dates
2024-05 – 2024-06
Nation
Finland
Geographical Coverage
Finland, Wellbeing Services County of South Ostrobothnia, Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa
Analysis/Observation Unit Type
Individual
Event/Process/Activity
Universe
Case managers for older adults and their supervisors in the wellbeing services counties of South Ostrobothnia, Central Finland and Pirkanmaa
Time Method
Cross-section
Sampling Procedure
Non-probability: Purposive
Volunteer interviewees were recruited through the case manager coordinators for older adults in the wellbeing services counties participating in the project. The interviewees were able to schedule an interview time that suited them. Information about the project and participation was sent to the participants in advance. Verbal consent to participate in the interview was requested from participants at the beginning of the focus group interview. The composition of the groups was determined based on the time slots the interviewees had selected from the options sent to them.
Collection Mode
Online focus group (The interviews were conducted on Teams)
Research Instrument
Interview scheme and/or themes
Data Files
6 interview transcripts in odt format.
Data File Language
The data files of this dataset are available in the following languages: Finnish.
Qualitative data are available in their original language only and are not translated.
Data Version
1.0
Completeness of Data and Restrictions
For reasons of identifiability, the researchers have categorised job titles and municipalities, with the exception of the central cities of the wellbeing services counties. In addition, information related to age and work history has been anonymised.
To prevent the identification of interviewees, information that could identify specific workplaces, such as the number of employees in a unit and other characteristics, was removed or generalised at FSD. In addition, some information regarding supervisors' job duties was removed. Changes made at FSD are marked with [[double square brackets]].
Citation Requirement
The data and its creators shall be cited in all publications and presentations for which the data have been used. The bibliographic citation may be in the form suggested by the archive or in the form required by the publication.
Bibliographical Citation
University of Jyväskylä & Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences & Tampere University of Applied Sciences: Case Management with Older Adults: Interviews with Case Managers and Their Supervisors 2024 [dataset]. Data version 1.0 (2026-05-12). Finnish Social Science Data Archive [distributor]. DOI: https://doi.org/10.60686/t-fsd4045; URN: https://urn.fi/urn:nbn:fi:fsd:T-FSD4045
Deposit Requirement
Notify FSD of all publications where you have used the data by sending the citation information to user-services.fsd@tuni.fi.
Disclaimer
The original data creators and the archive bear no responsibility for any results or interpretations arising from the reuse of the data.
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Lorenz-Wende, A., Kiuru, H., Vasara, P., & Valokivi, H. (2025). Tukea vai tiedonpuutetta : palveluohjauksen merkitys. Vanhustyö 1/2025, 24-25. https://vtkl.fi/tietoa/vanhustyo-lehti
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