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Health Care Evaluation and Infection Prevention Interventions (5 cr)

Code: V1563-3002

General information


Enrollment
25.11.2019 - 01.12.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
4 cr
Virtual proportion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 33
Degree programmes
Complementary competence, master’s studies in English (CYJ2), Generic studies
Teachers
Teija-Kaisa Aholaakko
Study unit
V1563

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

Location and time

Timetable: V1563 Health Care Evaluation and Infection Prevention Interventions

2020 March 5th 9 -16 Introduction of the study unit. (8)
Health care evaluation models and policies.
Students’ reading circle presentations.

2020 April 25th 9-16 Implementation research
Health Technology assessment
Patient preferences and quality of life in health care settings
Ethical issues in health care evaluation
WHO guideline mode (16)

2020 May 14th 12.30 -16 Sustainable use of health technology in infection prevention-guideline introductions. (20)

Materials

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/Mmwr/PDF/rr/rr4811.pdf Accessed 7th Nov 2019.

Donaldson, S.I., Azzam, T. & Conner, R. F. (Eds.) 2013. Emerging Practices in International Development Evaluation. Information Age Publication. Charlotte, NC.

Donaldson, S.I. 2007. Program Theory-driven Evaluation Science. Strategies and Applications. Psychology Press. London.

Heijmans M, Uiters E, Rose T, Hofstede J, Devillé W, van der Heide I, Boshuisen H & Rademakers J. 2015. Study on sound evidence for a better understanding of health literacy in the European Union. RfS Chafea/2014/health/01 - Contract nº 20146201. EU Directorate-General for Health and Consumers Health programme. http://ec.europa.eu/health/health_policies/docs/2015_health_literacy_en.pdf

Patton, MQ. 2011. Developmental Evaluation. Applying Complexity Concepts to Enhance Innovation and Use. The Guilford Press. New York. London.

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. http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/98291/E91271.pdf

WHO Handbook for Guideline Development 2nd edition http://www.who.int/kms/handbook_2nd_ed.pdf?ua=1

WHO 2006. Quality of Care: A process for Making Strategic Choices in Health Systems. Accessed 16 Nov 2016. http://www.who.int/management/quality/assurance/QualityCare_B.Def.pdf

Teaching methods

Methods: Lectures, reading circle and workshops.

Assignment: Guidelines for sustainable use of health technology in infection prevention. A report of maximum 3000 words including compact evidence based recommendations. Deadline 15th May 2018, dead line for reviewed assignments 15th June 2020.

Employer connections

According to LbD-pedagogy the students may implement the assignments into the thesis process.

Exam schedules

Assignment: Guidelines for sustainable use of health technology in infection prevention. A report of maximum 3000 words including compact evidence based recommendations. Deadline 15th May 2018, dead line for reviewed assignments 15th June 2020.

International connections

The students may complete the studies in international development and research projects according to theis personal study plans.

Global modelels, policies and materials implemented.

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

Compulsory presence at lecture and workshops.
Reading circle assignment 15 hours.
Contact learning hours 20.
Individual heath technology assignment report 100 hours.

Content scheduling

Timetable: V1563 Health Care Evaluation and Infection Prevention Interventions

2020 March 5th 9 -16 Introduction of the study unit. (8)
Health care evaluation models and policies.
Students’ reading circle presentations.

2020 April 25th 9-16 Implementation research
Health Technology assessment
Patient preferences and quality of life in health care settings
Ethical issues in health care evaluation
WHO guideline mode (16)

2020 May 14th 12.30 -16 Sustainable use of health technology in infection prevention-guideline introductions. (20)

Evaluation scale

H-5

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