Saija
Inkeroinen
Areas of expertise
Biography
I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Turku. I hold a Master of Health Sciences (Nursing Science, 2019) and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (2017) from the University of Turku. My clinical background is as a registered nurse and public health nurse (2010), with extensive experience (2008–2019) primarily in medical hospital wards.
Since 2018, I have been an active member of the Empowering Patient Education (EPE) research programme, serving in various roles including researcher, teacher, supervisor, and coordinator of the programme research and activities. Currently, I am a researcher in Racial Microaggressions & Bystanders in Nursing and Medical Education (MIGBY) research project. While I am based in Turku, Finland, I thrive in international environments.
Teaching
I have teaching experience 2018-2025 within the international Empowering Patient Education (EPE) course, which is an online Master's and Doctoral level course (20 ECTS) with an in-person intensive week (5 ECTS). I actively participate in the development of the structure and content of this course (2026-). In addition to lecturing both in Finland and internationally, I taught 2024-2025 in research seminars and have supervised numerous Bachelor's and Master's theses.
I have also conducted a teacher exchange in Vilnius, Lithuania.
I have wide-ranging pedagogical qualification in accordance with the Decree A865/2005 (60 ECTS).
Research
My research focuses on patient rights, with specific expertise in patient empowerment and patient education. I have a particular interest in antiracism and individuals in vulnerable positions. I am also developing a strong interest in visual science communication, specifically the use of comic strips to disseminate research findings.
Methodological experience:
- Systematic literature reviews
- Cross-sectional survey studies
- Patient and public engagement
- Open science