OPERATING ROOM SERVICES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

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: Associate (Short 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level