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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| SKY1008 | Health Informatics | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YONCA SEVİM |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor AHMET YÜCEL |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | The objectives of the course are to enable students to gain knowledge about information systems and information technologies, fields of health information systems, e-health, e-health applications in Turkey, development of health information systems applications in the world and in Turkey, hospital information systems, knowledge management and ethical and legal issues in information systems; to enable students to gain knowledge and skills for accessing and using scientific information. The aim of the lab practices is to improve students' skills for using MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and to enable students gain knowledge for accessing online scientific sources. It is aimed to develop students' technology management skills. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1.Use information technologies effectively for accessing scientific information. 2.Practice the code of ethics while using information technologies and scientific information. 3.Define the basic concepts of information systems. 4.Define the health information technologies and applications. 5.Compare the developments of health information systems in the world and in Turkey. 6.Explain the use of e-health applications and health information technologies for health prevention and promotion. 7.Explain the use of information technologies for monitoring patients with chronic diseases. 8. Use the internet effectively for accessing scientific sources. 9. Use basic Office programs at good level. 10.Gain skills in technology management |
| This course covers basic concepts of information systems, transition to information society, technology management, health literacy, effective use of internet and computer technologies, informaiton systems used in institutions, health care systems, e-health appliactions, history of e-health in Turkey, Ministry of Health e-health applications and projects, information systems in health services, patient monitoring systems in chronic diseases, hospital information systems, knosledge management and change management in health institutions, ethical issues and security applicaitons in health information systems. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Basic Concepts of Information Systems | |
| 2) | Information Systems and Technology Management | |
| 3) | Health System | |
| 4) | E-Health: Definition and Practice Areas | |
| 5) | History of E-Health in Turkey, Ministry of Health E-Health Applications | Mendi, B., Mendi, O., Kronik Hastalıklarda Sağlık Bilişimi, İçinde: Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım (Editör Z. Durna, Editör Yardımcısı S. Akın), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2012, ISBN 978 975 420 909-9, s.545-558. |
| 6) | Information Systems in Health Services | Mendi, B., Mendi, O., Kronik Hastalıklarda Sağlık Bilişimi, İçinde: Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım (Editör Z. Durna, Editör Yardımcısı S. Akın), Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2012, ISBN 978 975 420 909-9, s.545-558. |
| 7) | Hospital Information Systems | Analysing hospital web sites and online sevices |
| 8) | Mobile Health Applications | |
| 9) | Midterm Exam | |
| 10) | Public Health Information Systems | |
| 11) | Introduction to Knowledge Management | |
| 12) | Knowledge Management in Health Institutions | |
| 13) | Knowledge Management in Health Institutions | |
| 14) | Change Management in Health Institutions |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Haftalık olarak verilecektir. / Will be given weekly. |
| References: | 1.Bellinger, G., Castro, D., Mills, E. Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom, Systems Thinking, 2004. 2.Betz, F. Teknolojik Yenilik Yönetimi, Çev: Pınar Güren, TÜBİTAK Popüler Bilim Kitapları, Ankara, 2011. 3.Valacich, J., Schneider, C. Information Systems Today: Managing in the Digital World, Pearson, Fourth Edition, 2010. 4.Winter et al. Health Information Systems – Architectures and Strategies, Springer, London, 2011. 5.Mendi, B., Mendi, O., Kronik Hastalıklarda Sağlık Bilişimi, İçinde: Kronik Hastalıklar ve Bakım, Editör Z. Durna,Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2012, ISBN 978 975 420 909-9, s.545-558. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 30 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Application | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |