Vår 2014

TLM-3060 Patients and the public as users of Net health services - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for klinisk medisin

Type of course

Theoretical and practical. The course can be taken as a singular course as long as the admission requirements for the Master Programme are satisfied.

Course contents

The course is a central part of the Master's Programme, and it covers a central field within e-health as well as methodological issues important for the Master's thesis.

The course will cover the following topics:

1) Definitions of 'Net health services'.

2) The use of Net health services: Norway, EU and the U.S.

3) Objectives related to the use of Net health services.

4) Challenges related to the use of Net health services.

5) Studies of outcomes of Net health services.

6) Writing a research protocol.

7) Surveys: What are they and what are they good for?

8) Questionnaire design.

Application deadline

October 1st/December 1st

Admission requirements

Bachelor Degree in Health related disciplines.

Objective of the course

Learning Outcomes:

Following the course, the students should be able to:

1) Define 'Net health services'.

2) Describe the use of Net health services in Europe and the U.S.

3) Discuss objectives and challenges related to the use of Net health services.

4) Critically appraise scientific work on telemedicine and e-health, including studies on outcomes.

5) Compose a research protocol.

6) Describe what a survey is and how surveys can be used.

7) Design a questionnaire.

Language of instruction

English.

Teaching methods

The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, homework and practical exercises. In addition to physical attendance of lectures and seminars, part of the course is net-based, requiring active participation of students via Fronter. All assignments are submitted electronically in Fronter.

Assessment

2-weeks' take-home examination based on a specific assignment.

Norwegian grading system: A-E, with F as fail.

There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.