HSC8054 : Evaluative Methods in Health Services Research
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Professor Elaine McColl
- Lecturer: Dr Amy O'Donnell, Ms Claire Bamford, Dr Thomas Chadwick, Professor James Wason
- Owning School: FMS Graduate School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To provide a detailed understanding of quantitative methods used in health services evaluation, specifically. survey methods, randomized controlled trials and mixed method process evaluations alongside trials. The focus will be on research design and data collection rather than analysis. Statistical formulae and methods are kept to a minimum.
Outline Of Syllabus
Selecting data collection methods; Survey sampling strategies; Designing questionnaires; Data coding and recording; Experimental and quasi-experimental studies; Trial design (to include pilot and feasibility trials); Critical appraisal of randomized controlled trials; Mixed methods for process evaluations alongside trials.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Preparation of summative assignment |
Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | Non-synchronous Online: Module overview and session on assignment completion |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | Preparation and post-session work for small group teaching |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 0:45 | 0:45 | PIP: interactive seminars, incorporating group work and practical activities |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PIP: interactive seminars, incorporating group work and practical activities |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 13:15 | 13:15 | Sync online Interactive seminars, groupwork&practical activities. Multiple sessions of varied length |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 34 | 1:00 | 34:00 | N/A |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Interactive seminars will give the students basic understanding of concepts and enable them to explore these in more detail via their own private study. The content of the seminars will focus on quantitative methods used in evaluative health and health services research. There will be extensive small group work and discussion opportunities, for students to consider and put into practice the ideas and techniques presented to them.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Case study | 2 | M | 100 | 2500 words. Series of short answer questions based on a real study. Assessment will address all areas of the course. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The take home assignment will assess students’ knowledge, understanding and interpretation of quantitative and mixed methods in health services evaluation. It will comprise a series of short questions on a published evaluative study. These questions will address knowledge and skills objectives listed above. The assignment will require students to demonstrate and integrate learning across the range of topics covered in this module and to show skills of critical thinking
Reading Lists
Timetable
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