Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Managing Results and Performance Measurement in Healthcare SKY628 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 weekly theoretical lectures, case studies, group discussions, and student presentations. Theoretical knowledge is reinforced through practical projects.
Course Coordinator Res. Assist. Melek TERZİ ÖZMEN
Instructor(s)
Assistants
Goals The objective of this course is to teach fundamental concepts, methods, and tools related to the management of outcomes and performance measurement in healthcare. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of healthcare services. Additionally, students are expected to analyze performance management strategies in healthcare organizations and develop application scenarios.
Course Content The course covers the fundamental principles of outcomes management and performance measurement in healthcare, including measurement tools and analysis methods. Topics include standard indicators used for performance measurement, quality management, evaluation of patient outcomes, process improvement methods, and healthcare analytics.
Learning Outcomes - Explain the fundamental concepts of outcomes management and performance measurement in healthcare.
- Select performance indicators and apply measurement methods.
- Correlate quality management with performance measurement in healthcare.
- Use analytical methods to evaluate patient outcomes.
- Analyze and develop performance management strategies.
- Develop and implement process improvement projects.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Introduction to performance measurement Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
2. Week Quality management and performance in healthcare Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
3. Week Selection of performance indicators Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study
4. Week Evaluation of patient outcomes Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
5. Week Process improvement techniques Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
6. Week Data-driven performance management Preparation, After Class Study Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
7. Week Use of analytics in healthcare Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression
8. Week Midterm exam Practice
9. Week National and international performance standards Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
10. Week Performance management strategies Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Case studies
12. Week Process optimization in healthcare Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Preparation, After Class Study
13. Week Presentation of application projects Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
14. Week General assessment and course wrap-up Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study
Recommended Sources
İŞ ZEKÂSINA DAYALI STRATEJİK PERFORMANS ÖLÇME VE DEĞERLENDİRME (SAĞLIK KURUMLARINA DAIR ÖRNEK UYGULAMALI), Dr. Zeynep Ergen Işıklar, 2022.
Stratejik Yönetimde Performans Ölçümü ve Dengeli Sonuç Kartı’nın Uygulanabilirliği, Dr. Nesrin BAŞPINAR.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY8 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
PY10 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 3 42
Preparation, After Class Study 1 5 5
Research 12 3 36
Midterm 1 1 40 40
Midterm 2 1 40 40
Homework 1 1 20 20
Homework 2 1 12 12
Final 1 60 60
Total Workload 255
ECTS Credit of the Course 10.0