kotikäynneillä

Kotikäynneillä, often translated as "home visits," is a practice common in many social and healthcare services in Finland. It refers to professionals visiting individuals in their own homes to provide assistance, support, or care. This approach is particularly prevalent in services aimed at the elderly, individuals with disabilities, families with young children, and those requiring rehabilitation.

The purpose of kotikäynneillä can vary significantly. For the elderly or those with chronic illnesses, it might involve nursing care, personal hygiene assistance, medication management, or simply social companionship to combat loneliness. For families, a home visit might be a social worker checking on the well-being of a child, offering parenting advice, or providing support during challenging times. Rehabilitation services might send physiotherapists or occupational therapists to a person's home to aid in recovery and adaptation to their living environment.

Kotikäynneillä aims to provide personalized care within a familiar and comfortable setting. It allows professionals to gain a better understanding of the individual's living conditions, needs, and challenges, which can lead to more effective and tailored support. This practice can also increase accessibility to services for individuals who have difficulty traveling. The frequency and nature of these visits are typically determined by an assessment of the individual's needs and are often part of a broader care plan.