palvelutarve
Palvelutarve refers to the level and type of support a person requires from social welfare and health care services to maintain independence, safety, and well-being. In Finland it is used to guide the planning and delivery of municipal services such as home care, rehabilitation, daycare, housing support, and, if necessary, residential care. The concept covers both formal services and support provided by informal networks.
The assessment of service need is carried out by public sector professionals, typically social workers and
The end product describes the recommended services, their intensity and frequency, and who will provide them.
Procedures emphasize client rights, informed consent, privacy, and the possibility to appeal or review the assessment.