Hoitokeinoja
Hoitokeinoja is a Finnish term used to describe the means or tools used in patient care to prevent, relieve, or treat illness and to support everyday functioning and well-being. The concept functions as an umbrella for approaches, substances, devices and procedures employed in health care, with an emphasis on matching the chosen means to the individual patient within care planning.
The range of hoitokeinoja includes medicines (lääkkeet), medical devices and equipment, nursing procedures (hoitotoimenpiteet) such as
Implementation is guided by clinical guidelines, safety regulations, and evidence-based practice. The selection of hoitokeinoja depends
Historically, the concept developed alongside modern nursing, pharmacology, and medical technology during the 20th century and