MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
SKY1008 Health Informatics Fall 2 2 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

ECTS / Workload Table

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery.
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender.
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society.
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health.
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals.
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient.
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety.
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it.
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession.
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession.
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient.
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics.
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health.
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health.
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services.
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery.
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process