HEL609 Research in eHealth and Health Information Systems

The course is connected to the following study programs

• PhD Programme in Health and Sport Sciences

Teaching language

English

Recommended prerequisites

• EX-602 Philosophy of Science

• ME-617 Systematic Literature Analysis

• ME-618 Qualitative research Methods

• ME-619 Quantitative Research Methods and Regression Analysis

Course contents

• eHealth and health informatics

• Development of health information systems

• Implementation of information technology in health care

• Telehealth/assisted living

• Decision support

• Caring and technology

• Usability and accessibility

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the candidate:

 

Knowledge

• has in-depth knowledge of theories within eHealth and Health information systems to address fundamental research questions in their primary area of study

• has in-depth knowledge and understanding of various research designs and methods used within research in the area of eHealth and Health information systems

• has insight and understanding at a high level of implementing and evaluating information technology in the healthcare settings

• has insight and understanding of the relationship between caring and technology

 

Skills

• is able to formulate research questions and plan research in the area of eHealth and Health information systems

• is able to carry out research projects at a high level of originality and quality in eHealth and Health information systems

• can demonstrate skills in oral and written communication sufficient to present academic work in a national and an international context

 

General competences

• can synthesize and critically reflect on established research and knowledge in various research areas related to eHealth

• can present, communicate and disseminate the results of research, and participate in debates in relevant forums

Examination requirements

The course days, group work, presentations and an approved list of elective literature are compulsory (see course plan).

Teaching methods

This course unit will be taught over 4 days course program and an essay. The teaching and learning methods will consist of a combination of lectures, group work and presentations based on the lecture topics and the candidates´s own ongoing research work.

Assessment methods and criteria

The final assignment consists of a 3000 word paper. The essay is based on a literature review conducted during the course as part of a plan of research for a study in the field. The essay will focus on a self-chosen topic related to the course content. The essay must be delivered within two weeks after the end of the course. The assignment will be graded as pass or fail.