| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Health Systems and Analysis | SKY614 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | The course is delivered through various teaching methods such as lectures, case studies, group work, and research assignments. Students analyze health systems through real-world country examples and prepare projects. |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilek ŞAHİN |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | This course provides students with the opportunity to examine and compare various health systems globally. Students gain insights into organizational structures, financing models, health policies, and health outcomes across countries. The course enables them to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different health systems. |
| Course Content | Introduction: Definition, components, and core concepts of health systems Health Systems Organization: Organizational structures of health services in various countries Financing Models: Health service financing, private and public sources, insurance systems Health Policies and Reforms: Development of health policies and reform examples across countries Access and Equity in Health Services: Analysis of access and equity in different health systems Health Outcomes and Performance Metrics: Evaluation of health systems' effectiveness, efficiency, and quality WHO and Other Global Health Organizations: Their impact and roles on health systems Country Case Comparisons: In-depth analysis and comparison of health systems in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Sweden, Japan, and others Technology and Digitalization in Health: The role and impact of digitalization in health systems |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Analyze the structure and functioning of health systems in various countries. - Understand healthcare financing, accessibility, and organizational structures. - Interpret the impact of health policies on public health. - Understand the role of global health organizations, such as the WHO, in health systems. - Analyze the role of digitalization and technology in health systems. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Week 1: Introduction - Overview of health systems, basic concepts, and components | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours |
| 2. Week | Week 2: Organizational structures of health systems | Verbal Expression Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 3. Week | Week 3: Financing models of health systems - Public and private sources | Course Hours |
| 4. Week | Week 4: Health policies and reforms - Examples and applications | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 5. Week | Week 5: Access to health services and equity | Course Hours |
| 6. Week | Week 6: Health outcomes and performance metrics | Course Hours |
| 7. Week | Week 7: Role of WHO and other global health organizations | Course Hours |
| 8. Week | Week 8: Comparative methods in health systems | Course Hours Research |
| 9. Week | Week 9: U.S. health system - Organization, financing, policy, and health outcomes | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 10. Week | Week 10: U.K. health system - Organization, financing, policy, and health outcomes | Course Hours Research |
| 11. Week | Week 11: German health system - Organization, financing, policy, and health outcomes | Research Course Hours |
| 12. Week | Week 12: Swedish health system - Organization, financing, policy, and health outcomes | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study |
| 13. Week | Week 13: Japanese health system - Organization, financing, policy, and health outcomes | Research Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours |
| 14. Week | Week 14: Digitalization in health and the impact of technology |
| "Global Health Systems: Comparison and Analysis" - Prof. Ismail Erol (Editor) |
| Publications and policy reports by the Ministry of Health in Turkey |
| “Comparative Health Systems: A Global Perspective” - Johnson, J. A., & Stoskopf, C. H. |
| "Health Economics" - T. Palley, İ. Sağlam |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PY8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| PY12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homework 1 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Final | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Practice | 2 | 52 | 104 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 255 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
