sairauskohtaiset

Sairauskohtaiset is an adjective in Finnish that means disease-specific or illness-specific. It describes measures, information, or considerations that are tailored to a particular illness rather than to general or non-disease-specific contexts. The term is formed from sairaus (illness, disease) andkohtainen (pertaining to, specific).

In Finnish healthcare, welfare, and research language, sairauskohtaiset is commonly used to describe guidelines, treatments, instructions, or support that are designed to address the specifics of a given disease. Examples include sairauskohtaiset hoito-ohjelmat (disease-specific treatment plans), sairauskohtaiset ohjeet (disease-specific instructions), and sairauskohtaiset tukimuodot (disease-specific support measures). Such disease-specific approaches aim to reflect the particular symptoms, progression, and treatment options associated with a condition.

Sairauskohtaiset considerations are often contrasted with more general or generic care pathways. While disease-specific strategies can improve relevance and effectiveness by targeting the unique needs of a condition, they should be integrated with general care to ensure comprehensive treatment and avoid fragmentation of services.

Etymologically, the term combines sairaus with kohtainen, and appears in both clinical and policy discussions in Finnish. The plural form sairauskohtaiset is used when referring to multiple disease-specific items or concepts. In practice, the exact meaning depends on the surrounding context and the disease in question.