Health Care Evaluation and Infection Prevention InterventionsLaajuus (5 cr)
Study unit code: V1563
Credits
5 op
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse concepts, principles and policies of health care evaluation
- implement evidence-based infection prevention measures in health care
- development efficient, cost-effective and effective infection prevention interventions
Enrollment
25.11.2024 - 01.12.2024
Timing
01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
30 Ylemmät ammattikorkeakoulututkinnot
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, master’s studies in English (CYJ2), Generic studies
- Complementary competence, Master’s studies (TYJ), Generic Studies
Teachers
- Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi
- Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Teacher in charge
Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Groups
-
TYJ24SJTäydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), S24, yhteiset opinnot
-
CYJ24SJComplementary competence (master’s studies in English), S24, Generic studies
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse concepts, principles and policies of health care evaluation
- implement evidence-based infection prevention measures in health care
- development efficient, cost-effective and effective infection prevention interventions
Teaching methods
After the course, the student is able:
• to distinguish and justify the use of different methods in health care evaluation.
• to evaluate infection prevention and control measures for enhancing evidence-based practices
in diverse health care settings.
• to develop efficient, cost-effective, and effective infection prevention and control interven-
tions.
A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation. The study unit includes scheduled teaching at Tikkurila Campus.
Location and time
Methods: Lectures and workshops at Tikkurila Campus, Health technology analysis and Student seminar presentations.
Important contact days:
13.3.2025 09-12.00 Tikkurila Campus
9.4.2025 09-12.00 Tikkurila Campus
10.4.2025 09-12.00 Tikkurila Campus
15.5.2025 09-16.30 Tikkurila Campus
Workload: Contact-learning hours 20 and individual heath technology assignment report 115 hours.
Learning materials and recommended literature
The detailed course materials will be put in Canvas learning platform.
Alternative completion methods of implementation
According to the degree regulations (2024) Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence. Further information in the student intranet.
You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.
Important dates
Important contact days:
13.3.2025 09-12.00 Tikkurila Campus
9.4.2025 09-12.00 Tikkurila Campus
10.4.2025 09-12.00 Tikkurila Campus
15.5.2025 09-16.30 Tikkurila Campus
Students workload
Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student.
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
The course is evaluated at the EQF7 level. See the detailed description below.
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
To achieve grade 1 (satisfactory) the student is able to:
- create a justified knowledge base on the subject using research sources (e.g. non-peer-reviewed scientific texts). (Knowledge base)
- apply the knowledge base to various professional contexts. (Knowledge base)
- pose essential questions about the topic under consideration.(Knowledge base)
- develop well-founded solutions to development problems. (Development)
- act in development tasks. (Development)
- examine issues openly from different perspectives and design functional solutions based on existing knowledge. (Creativity)
- communicate clearly both orally and in writing. (Communication)
- utilise means of communication. (Communication)
- demonstrate organisational skills in their own activities according to schedules. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- demonstrate responsibility, independence, and ethics in their actions. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- operate in uncertain situations (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- work with others (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
- create an essential knowledge base by analysing both domestic and international scientific sources. (Knowledge base)
- apply the knowledge base to various professional contexts, demonstrating independent thinking. (Knowledge base)
- reflect on critical questions related to the knowledge base.(Knowledge base)
- develop well-founded solutions to research, development, and/or innovation problems using a development process model or method.(Development)
- act as a developer in development tasks requiring complex and new approaches.(Development)
- evaluate issues openly from different perspectives and build something original and functional based on existing knowledge. (Creativity)
- communicate expertly both orally and in writing. (Communication)
- utilise various means of communication effectively. (Communication)
- apply knowledge and skills demonstrating responsibility and independence. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- produce solutions that demonstrate responsibility and ethics. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- plan and execute work according to schedules. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- act independently in situations requiring tolerance to uncertainty. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- work constructively in collaboration with others. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
To achieve grade 5 (excellent) the student is able to:
- create a coherent knowledge base by utilising both domestic and international sources comprehensively. (Knowledge base)
- critically analyse current and relevant scientific sources. (Knowledge base)
- apply the knowledge base to various professional contexts with critical thinking. (Knowledge base)
- highlight relevant and critical perspectives related to the knowledge base.(Knowledge base)
- develop new, well-founded solutions to complex research, development, and/or innovation problems using an appropriate development process model or method. (Development)
- act as a developer in development tasks that are complex, unpredictable, and/or require new strategic approaches. (Development)
- evaluate issues openly and boldly from multiple perspectives and build new, innovative, and functional viewpoints based on existing knowledge. (Creativity)
- communicate convincingly both orally and in writing, considering the audience. (Communication)
- utilise creative means of communication. (Communication)
- apply knowledge and skills responsibly and independently. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- produce solutions that reflect responsibility and ethics.(Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- organise and manage their own activities. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- plan and schedule work systematically. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- show tolerance for uncertainty and the ability to overcome challenges independently and justifiably. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
- work constructively and purposefully in collaboration with others. (Working skills, responsibility and independence)
Enrollment
27.11.2023 - 30.12.2023
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, master’s studies in English (CYJ2), Generic studies
- Complementary competence, Master’s studies (TYJ), Generic Studies
Teachers
- Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi
- Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Teacher in charge
Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Groups
-
TYJ23SJTäydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), S23, yhteiset opinnot
-
CYJ23SJComplementary competence (master’s studies in English), S23, Generic studies
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse concepts, principles and policies of health care evaluation
- implement evidence-based infection prevention measures in health care
- development efficient, cost-effective and effective infection prevention interventions
Teaching methods
Methods: Lectures, workshops, an individual e-tivity assisted Health technology analysis and seminar presentation.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Examples of relevant literature:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1999. Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health. MMWR 1999;48(No. RR-11). https://www.cdc.gov/eval/framework/index.htm
Donaldson, S.I., Azzam, T. & Conner, R. F. (Eds.) 2013. Emerging Practices in International Development Evaluation. Information Age Publication. Charlotte, NC.
EUPATI. Search Toolbox - EUPATI Toolbox
European Commission. Health Technology assessment.
https://ec.europa.eu/health/technology_assessment/overview_en
European Medicines Agency. Medical Devices. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/human-regulatory/overview/medical-devices
Health IT Evaluation Toolkit. https://digital.ahrq.gov/health-it-tools-and-resources/evaluation-resources/health-it-evaluation-toolkit-and-evaluation-measures-quick-reference Accessed 14 January 2022.
Mulder, R.L., Brown, M.C., Skinner, R., Hudson, M.M. & Kremer, L.C.M. 2014. Handbook for guideline development; collaboration between International Guideline Harmonization Group, PanCareSurFup and Cochrane Childhood Cancer Group. http://www.ighg.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Handbook-for-guideline-development_Version-2_August-2016.pdf
Patton, MQ. 2011. Developmental Evaluation. Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use. The Guilford Press. New York. London.
Peters, D. H., Tran, N. T. & Taghreed, A. 2012. Implementation research in health: a practical guide. Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization. 9789241506212_eng.pdf;jsessionid=CB73EB51AA397DCE61736C1EDC271491 (who.int)
Sorenson C, Drummond M & Kanavos P. Ensuring value for money in health care - The role of health technology assessment in the European Union. European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Observatory Studies Series No 11. https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/98291/E91271.pdf
Spencer et al. 2003. FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING QUALITATIVE EVALUATIONS. Government Chief Social Researcher’s Office. UK. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/498322/a_quality_framework_tcm6-38740.pdf Accessed 4 Nov 2022.
World Health Organization. 2019. Guidance for After Action Review (AAR). Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/311537/WHO-WHE-CPI-2019.4-eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
WHO. Global Strategy on Digital Health. 2020-2025.
https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/documents/gs4dhdaa2a9f352b0445bafbc79ca799dce4d.pdf
WHO Handbook for Guideline Development 2nd edition https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/145714/9789241548960_eng.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
WHO. Medical devices. https://www.who.int/health-topics/medical-devices#tab=tab_1
Alternative completion methods of implementation
None
Important dates
17th Feb 2024 at 1 to 4.30 P.M.
15th March 2024 at 1 to 4.30 P.M.
18th April 2024 at 9 to 4.30 P.M. Seminar presentations. (Dead line for submission 12th April 2024)
17th May 2024 at 1 - 4.30 P.M. Implementation research lecture and workshop.
Students workload
Workload: Contact-learning hours 20 and individual heath technology assignment report 115 hours.
Content and scheduling
Content:
• Health Care evaluation methods and tools
Ethical issues in health care evaluation
• Evidence-based infection prevention interventions
• Patient safety
• Health Technology assessment
• Patient / service user perspective in infection prevention and control (Patient preferences, Quality of life)
• Adherence to infection prevention recommendations / guidelines
Further information for students
In the study unit information the competences are out dated, the year 2023 competences should be:
The student is able:
• to distinguish and justify the use of different methods in health care evaluation
• to evaluate infection prevention and control measures for enhancing evidence-based practices in diverse health care
settings
• to develop efficient, cost-effective, and effective infection prevention and control interventions
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
CRITERIA BASED EVALUATION for Health Care Evaluation and Infection Prevention Interventions will be focused on Knowledge base, Problem solving, Development and Communication at European Qualification Framework 7-level (EQF 7).
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Knowledge base*
The student is not able to gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions widely. or to use concepts of the area of expertise systematically.
Problem solving:
The student is not able to solve problems in health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions development and/or innovation activities.
Development:
The student is not able to recognize and analyze foci of health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions development making use of the knowledge base.
Communication
The student is not able to communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care clearly both orally and in writing
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Knowledge base*
The student is able to gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions widely. and to use concepts of the area of expertise systematically.
Problem solving:
The student is able to solve problems in health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions development and/or innovation activities.
Development:
The student is able to recognize and analyze foci of health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions development making use of the knowledge base.
Communication
The student is able to communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care clearly both orally and in writing.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Knowledge base
The student is able to gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions critically and widely making use of both national and international scientific sources and to use concepts of the area of expertise fairly.
Problem solving:
The student is able to solve problems in health care evaluation and infection prevention intervention development and/or innovation activities by applying and combining information from different fields.
Development:
The student is able to o create target-oriented, justified development plans for health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions considering the community.
Communication
The student is able to communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care in a competent, clear and consistent manner both orally and in writing.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Knowledge base
The student is able to o create a consistent knowledge base for health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions making use of both national and international scientific sources in a critical analytic fashion.
Problem solving:
The student is able to solve demanding problems in development and/or innovation activities in health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions where new knowledge and competence is created as well as to apply and combine information from different fields.
Development:
The student is able to develop the activities of the health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions competence area in a target-oriented and communal fashion.
Communication
The student is able to communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care convincingly both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior to the field.
Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 04.12.2022
Timing
01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
4 op
RDI proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Korkeakouluyksikkö D /YAMK
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, master’s studies in English (CYJ2), Generic studies
- Complementary competence, Master’s studies (TYJ), Generic Studies
Teachers
- Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi
- Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Teacher in charge
Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Groups
-
CYJ23KJComplementary competence (master’s studies in English), K23, Generic studies
-
TYJ23KJTäydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), K23, yhteiset opinnot
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse concepts, principles and policies of health care evaluation
- implement evidence-based infection prevention measures in health care
- development efficient, cost-effective and effective infection prevention interventions
Teaching methods
Lectures, workshops, Health technology analysis and seminar presentations of students.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Reference lists will be updated to Canvas platform.
Important dates
2023 March 16th 9-12.00 contact teaching
2023 April 20th 9-16.30 contact teaching
2023 May 3 Deadline for HTA-analysis report
2023 May 11th 9:00 – 16.30 Health technology analysis –seminar presentations.
Students workload
Contact-learning hours 24 and individual heath technology assignment report 111 hours.
Content and scheduling
Health Care evaluation methods and tools
Ethical issues in health care evaluation
Evidence-based infection prevention interventions
Patient safety
Health Technology assessment
Patient / service user perspective in infection prevention and control (Patient preferences, Quality of life)
Adherence to infection prevention recommendations / guidelines
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on the EQF7-level criteria. The evaluation criteria can also be found on Canvas platform. Evaluation is based on knowledge base, problem solving, development and communication.
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Satisfactory (1)
To gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions widely.
To use concepts of the area of expertise systematically.
Satisfactory (1)
To solve problems in health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions development and/or innovation activities.
Satisfactory (1)
To recognize and analyze foci of health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions development making use of the knowledge base.
Satisfactory (1)
To communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care clearly both orally and in writing.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3)
To gather, process, produce and evaluate information about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions critically and widely making use of both national and international scientific sources. To use concepts of the area of expertise fairly.
Good (3)
To solve problems in health care evaluation and infection prevention intervention development and/or innovation activities by applying and combining information from different fields.
Good (3)
To create target-oriented, justified development plans for health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions considering the community.
Good (3)
To communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care in a competent, clear and consistent manner both orally and in writing.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5)
To create a consistent knowledge base for health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions making use of both national and international scientific sources in a critical analytic fashion.
Excellent (5)
To solve demanding problems in development and/or innovation activities in health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions where new knowledge and competence is created as well as to apply and combine information from different fields.
Excellent (5)
To develop the activities of the health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions competence area in a target-oriented and communal fashion.
Excellent (5)
To communicate about health care evaluation and infection prevention interventions in health care convincingly both orally and in writing to audiences within and exterior to the field.
Enrollment
29.11.2021 - 05.12.2021
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
RDI proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Korkeakouluyksikkö D /YAMK
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
41 - 50
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, master’s studies in English (CYJ2), Generic studies
- Complementary competence, Master’s studies (TYJ), Generic Studies
Teachers
- Elsi Haverinen-Mottaghi
- Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Groups
-
CYJ22KJComplementary competence (master’s studies in English), K22, Generic studies
-
TYJ22KJTäydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), K22, yhteiset opinnot
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- analyse concepts, principles and policies of health care evaluation
- implement evidence-based infection prevention measures in health care
- development efficient, cost-effective and effective infection prevention interventions
Teaching methods
Methods: Online lectures, workshops, Health technology analysis and seminar presentation.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Visible in Canvas.
Students workload
Workload: Contact-learning hours 24 and individual heath technology assignment report 111 hours.
Content and scheduling
Content:
• Health Care evaluation policies and methods
• Evidence-based infection prevention
• Patient safety
• Health Technology assessment
• Ethical issues in health care evaluation
• Patient / service user perspective in infection prevention and control (Patient
preferencies, Quality of life)
Timetable:
2022 March 10th 9-16:30 Introduction of the study unit. (8)
Ethical issues in health care evaluation.
Implementation / intervention research.
2022 April 7th 9-16.30 Health Technology Assessment A patient /service user view. (16)
WHO guideline model workshop.
Patient preferences and quality of life
2022 May 16th 8:00 A.M. Deadline for HTA-analysis report.
2022 May 21st 9 -16 Health technology analysis –seminar presentations. (24)
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
According to Laurea's study unit evaluation criteria at EQF7-level. Visible in Canvas.