309.616.95 INTRODUCTION TO METHODS FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AND EVALUATION I
Department:
Health Policy and Management
Term: Summer 2 term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Judy Holzer
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:
Introduces basic methods for undertaking research and program evaluation within health services organizations and systems, and reviews major completed studies. Topics include the relationship between health services research (HSR) and health care policy and management; the multidisciplinary philosophy of HSR; research design, including experimental and quasi-experimental approaches; issues of reliability, validity, and measurement; survey research techniques; use of existing data systems; basic cost benefit and effectiveness analysis; and measurement of quality of care. Students critique published HSR studies and develop a design for a research or evaluation project.
Student Evaluation: Method of student evaluation based on midterm exam, final exam, and class participation
Location: Hong Kong, China
Class Times:
- Sat 06/30/2012 - Sun 07/01/2012
- Saturday 9:00 - 5:00
- Sunday 9:00 - 5:00
Final grade applies to all terms
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Enrollment Maximum: 30
Enrollment Restriction: Pacific Rim DrPH cohort only
Instructor Consent:
For consent, contact: jholzer@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: No
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Catalog Subcommittee Actions: SectionNumber, Required, RecommendedNote, EnrollRestriction, InstructorConsentId, ConsentNote, EnrollMin, EnrollMax, FrequencySchedule, TargetAud, CourseLocation, IRBSurvey, AuditorsAllowedId, ExpectedEnrollNumber, ContactPerson, ContactEmail, ScheduleTypeId, StartDate, EndDate, .05/14/2012;
Special Comments: Students must be registered for both 309.616 and 309.617 - grade assigned at the end of 309.617 will be assigned to both classes.
Frequency Schedule: One Year Only
Next Offered: 2013-2014