The group takes a multidisciplinary and multimethod approach as it studies the impact of cancer on peoples lives; the ways in which patients attempt to cope with treatment side-effects; and how they manage the uncertainties caused by the illness. The group consists of researchers from different disciplines, including public health, medicine, gender studies, social work, health sociology, nursing sciences, health policy and social gerontology.
Research focus and goals
The aim of the group is to produce multidisciplinary research on experiences of living with cancer, quality of life, cancer peer support and psychosocial support needs. Through research evidence, the group aims to influence care practices, strengthen the support services offered to cancer patients and to produce a wider understanding of lived experiences during and after cancer treatment.
MOPSYs ongoing research projects:
- QPro3: Life-satisfaction after prostate cancer treatments: a follow-up study with interview and survey data (2017-2020)
- Public health services and voluntary sector organisations as the providers of psychosocial support for cancer patients (2018-2019)
Other members
Hanna Ojala, Ilkka Pietilä (University of Helsinki), Teuvo Tammela, Eeva Harju, Suvi Holmberg, Raisa Jurva, Marjaana Jones, Anna-Maija Talvitie, Annastiina Hakulinen.
Contact persons
Hanna Ojala
University Researcher (Kollegium), MOPSY group lead
hanna.ojala [at] tuni.fi
+358 40 190 1246