2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
YCHI5080M International e-Health
15 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Hamish Fraser
Email: h.fraser@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Feb to 31 Mar View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Acceptance onto an M level programmeThis module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
Technology has a major role to play in meeting the global challenges in improving world health. Technological solutions have evolved to meet different national models of health care and in resource-poor environments there is good evidence that local innovative solutions are emerging. This module aims to take a global perspective on advances in health informatics by examining case studies of innovation; issues, challenges and technological solutions and the public health strategies to a improve global health care.Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to:- understand the opportunities and constraints of e-health in an international context in the developed and developing world
- examine the challenges and benefits of introducing new technology in complex socio-political health environments
- evaluate strategies for successful e-health development
- understand the emerging role of informatics and the Internet in the globalisation of healthcare.
Learning outcomes
- Appreciate the significance of emerging technology for transforming health care
- Demonstrate an ability to both understand and work within health care domains in the context of international health.
Skills outcomes
Evaluation, topical research, future scanning
Syllabus
- Introduction to international health: developed and developing world, structure of health economies, challenges, key issues
- Introduction to established and emerging e-health technologies (eg Web, mobile telephony, computing options, networks, consumer electronics, the global health software industry and open source).
- Current role of technology: benefits and barriers; understanding the global disparities in e-health provision, cultural values and readiness, resource-rich and resource-poor environments
- Case studies on the impact of e-health technology, opportunities for 'leap frog' technologies
- Evaluating national strategies and local initiatives
- The role of NGOs, WHO, UN and industry; funding, geo-politics and economics
- The future for global e-health; global public health informatics
- Health tourism
- The role of informatics networks in responding to global disasters.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Practical | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
Seminar | 8 | 3.00 | 16.00 |
Private study hours | 120.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 |
Private study
- 30 hours directed exercises and reading- 90 hours self study and assessment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Seminar discussion and short exercises.- Email and tutorials will be used to provide feedback and support to students.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | A short academic paper of about 1,500 words | 50.00 |
Computer Exercise | A web site which summarises the paper. All coursework components to be passed. | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 27/03/2017
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