HEL609 Research in eHealth and Health Information Systems
- Studiepoeng:
- 5
- Ansvarlig avdeling:
- Fakultet for helse- og idrettsvitenskap
- Emneansvarlig:
- Santiago Gil Martinez
- Undervisningssemester:
- Vår
- Undervisningsspråk:
- English
- Varighet:
- 1 semester
Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram
- Ph.d.-program i helse- og idrettsvitenskap
Undervisningsspråk
EnglishAnbefalte forkunnskaper
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EX-602 Philosophy of Science
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ME-617 Systematic Literature Analysis
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ME-618 Qualitative research Methods
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ME-619 Quantitative Research Methods and Regression Analysis
Innhold
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eHealth and health informatics
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Development of health information systems
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Implementation of information technology in health care
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Telehealth/assisted living
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Decision support
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Caring and technology
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Usability and accessibility
Læringsutbytte
On successful completion of the course, the candidate:
Knowledge
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has in-depth knowledge of theories within eHealth and Health information systems to address fundamental research questions in their primary area of study
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has in-depth knowledge and understanding of various research designs and methods used within research in the area of eHealth and Health information systems
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has insight and understanding at a high level of implementing and evaluating information technology in the healthcare settings
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has insight and understanding of the relationship between caring and technology
Skills
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is able to formulate research questions and plan research in the area of eHealth and Health information systems
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is able to carry out research projects at a high level of originality and quality in eHealth and Health information systems
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can demonstrate skills in oral and written communication sufficient to present academic work in a national and an international context
General competences
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can synthesize and critically reflect on established research and knowledge in various research areas related to eHealth
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can present, communicate and disseminate the results of research, and participate in debates in relevant forums
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen
The course days, group work, presentations and an approved list of elective literature are compulsory (see course plan).
Undervisnings- og læringsformer
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.
Eksamen
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.