Jaakko Karvonen

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Jaakko Karvonen is a leading researcher at the intersection of healthcare systems and environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on the climate impacts of healthcare digitalization. His work critically examines how the rapid adoption of digital technologies—from telemedicine to electronic health records—affects the carbon footprint of healthcare delivery. In his landmark scoping review, "The climate impacts of healthcare digitalization" (2025), Karvonen systematically mapped the mechanisms through which digitalization can both mitigate and exacerbate healthcare's environmental burden, offering a foundational framework for future research and policy. This work has already garnered early citations, signaling its importance as a reference point in this emerging field. Karvonen’s contributions are vital for students and researchers seeking to understand how to align healthcare innovation with global climate goals, making him a key voice in the growing dialogue on sustainable health systems.