Learning objectives
Allow students the use of evidence produced by research and possibly to apply to practice. The basics of research methodology, moreover, must also be in preparation in view of a correct assessment of the final thesis. Enable students to know and understand the business principles and concepts of managerial capacity in health care management.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The The course introduces the research methodology to be applied to clinical practice and organizational. In particular, we will analyze all stages of the methodology of scientific research, both in quantity and quality.
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- To acquire mastery in the analysis of the different levels of research in the areas of health and in specific disciplines of Class 3
- Develop the ability to
to. identify service issues
b. formulate hypotheses and objectives which define the process of practical research
c. develop the ability to implement critical analysis of the literature reference, in order to define the effectiveness of care provided
d. use the research tools for the study of phenomena related to assistance in the various areas of professional practice
During the course, also, the student deepens the procedures of accreditation and financing of the Health Care. Moreover, it acquires the management concept of health criteria inspired effectiveness and efficiency.
Full programme
- Areas of health research and specification for class 3
- Process research and ethical problems in research
- Plan a search
- Identifying and defining the problem
- The application of theories and conceptual models
- The evidence-based practice
- Formulation of hypotheses and research questions
- Selection of the sample
- Principles of measurement
- Methods of data collection
General concepts of health economics
Health needs, demand and supply
Construction of the company budget
General concepts of health economics
Health needs, demand and supply
Construction of the company budget
Bibliography
Recommended reading:
James A. Fain, Research - read it, understand it and apply it, Milan, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Publishing Group Italy, 2004, trans. en. of Reading, Understanding, and Applying Research. A test and Workbook, 2nd edition (The first nine chapters)
Kenneth D. Bailey, Methods of Social Research, Bologna, and. Il Mulino, 1985, trans. en. Methods of Social Research, New York, The Free Press, 1982. Edition Italian by Maurizio Rossi. (The first five chapters)
Lecture by teachers
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons and guided activity
Assessment methods and criteria
The achievement of the objectives of the course is checked by means of a written examination consists of two parts: closed questions and open questions can verify the basic knowledge necessary to completing the course.
Other information
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