tietopakkaus

A tietopakkaus, literally "information package," is a curated set of information assembled to inform, guide, or support decision-making in a specific context. It is intended to present essential facts, guidance, and resources in a coherent, accessible format and can be distributed digitally, on paper, or as a combination of media.

The term derives from Finnish: tieto meaning information or knowledge, and pakkaus meaning packaging. In public administration, education, health care, and library contexts, tietopakkauksen (singular tietopakkaus) denotes a packaged information resource intended for a defined audience.

Usage and purpose: It is used to provide consistent, user-friendly information about a service, procedure, policy, or topic. A tietopakkaus can accompany the rollout of a new program, a regulatory change, or a health intervention to help recipients understand aims, steps, options, and obligations.

Components: Typical elements include an overview, purpose and scope, key terms, step-by-step guidance or procedures, roles and contacts, and references. In digital formats, it may include metadata, accessibility features, downloadable documents, and links to related resources.

Examples: A patient tietopakkaus explaining a medical procedure and aftercare; a municipal tietopakkaus about welfare services; an educational tietopakkaus with learning goals, readings, and assessment criteria; a data-oriented tietopakkaus containing a dataset, schema, license, and usage notes.

See also: The concept is related to information packages, data packages, knowledge management, and user documentation.