| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -- | SKY664 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Nurullah KURUTKAN |
| Instructor(s) | |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The course SKY664 - Analysis and Evaluation of Health Systems aims to enable students to deeply analyze the structures, operations, and performances of global and national health systems. This course teaches students to analyze the key components of health systems and their interactions, evaluating the effectiveness, accessibility, and sustainability of healthcare services. The goal is for students to gain an understanding of health policies, financing mechanisms, service delivery, and health outcomes, fostering critical thinking skills in these areas. |
| Course Content | This course will cover the definition and models of health systems, comparative analysis of health systems across different countries, and the financing, management, and organization of healthcare services. Additionally, topics such as quality management in healthcare, equity in health, and the sustainability of health systems will be discussed. Students will analyze the impacts of health policies on health systems and methods for evaluating health system performance. The course will be supported by case studies and current examples to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Understanding the Program Planning Process - Conducting Needs Assessment and Setting Objectives - Implementing and Managing Health Programs - valuating Program Effectiveness - Quality Improvement and Continuous Improvement |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Definition and general characteristics of health systems | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Models of health systems and historical development | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 3. Week | Key components of health systems | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 4. Week | Comparative analysis of international health systems | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | Financing models in health services | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 6. Week | Management and organization in health systems | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Quality management in healthcare services | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 8. Week | Midterm exam and evaluation | Other Activities |
| 9. Week | Impact of health policies on health systems | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Equity and access in health systems | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Sustainability in health systems | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 12. Week | Performance evaluation methods for health systems | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 13. Week | Case studies and contemporary examples | Research |
| 14. Week | Final review and project presentations | Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| Roberts, M. J., Hsiao, W., Berman, P., & Reich, M. R. (2008). Getting health reform right: A guide to improving performance and equity. Oxford University Press |
| Sturmberg, J. P., & Martin, C. M. (Eds.). (2013). Handbook of systems and complexity in health. Springer. |
| Papanicolas, I., & Smith, P. C. (Eds.). (2013). Health system performance comparison: An agenda for policy, information and research. Open University Press |
| Mossialos, E., Wenzl, M., Osborn, R., & Sarnak, D. (Eds.). (2016). International profiles of health care systems. The Commonwealth Fund |
| World Health Organization. (2010). Monitoring the building blocks of health systems: A handbook of indicators and their measurement strategies. World Health Organization |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| PY11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Final | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Practice | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 255 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10.0 | ||
