MANAGERIAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

AIM

To evaluate the basic strategies of epidemiology and to learn the skills of using epidemiological studies as a management tool.

CONTENT

This course contains; Introduction to epidemiology: Definition and areas of use ,Evidence-Based Management and Epidemiology ,Variable, Data, Information, Knowledge ,Types of epidemiological research: Observational studies ,Types of epidemiological research: Experimental studies ,Concepts of causality and risk ,Concepts of health and disease and their determinants ,Health status and health level measures ,Mortality and mortality criteria ,Standardization of metrics ,Quality of Life and Burden of Disease concepts ,Evaluating healthcare: TQM metrics ,Evaluating health services: Service use criteria ,Epidemiological and Demographic Transition Theories .

1. 1

   Discusses the definition, usage, methods and areas of use of epidemiology.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

2. 2

   Explains the cause-effect relationship and causality factors in epidemiology.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

3. 3

   Can distinguish epidemiological research methods and research types.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

4. 4

   Uses the epidemiological approach in examining different health problems.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

5. 5

   Measures infectious diseases control programs.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

6. 6

   Discusses the relationship between epidemiology and health policies.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

7. 7

   Applies epidemiological principles in planning health services and evaluating programs.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

8. 8

   Interprets health indicators.

   Taught by: Discussion Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Brainstorming Technique, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Introduction to epidemiology: Definition and areas of use

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

2. WEEK 2

   Evidence-Based Management and Epidemiology

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

3. WEEK 3

   Variable, Data, Information, Knowledge

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

4. WEEK 4

   Types of epidemiological research: Observational studies

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

5. WEEK 5

   Types of epidemiological research: Experimental studies

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

6. WEEK 6

   Concepts of causality and risk

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

7. WEEK 7

   Concepts of health and disease and their determinants

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

8. WEEK 8

   Health status and health level measures

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

9. WEEK 9

   Mortality and mortality criteria

   Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

10. WEEK 10

    Standardization of metrics

    Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

11. WEEK 11

    Quality of Life and Burden of Disease concepts

    Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

12. WEEK 12

    Evaluating healthcare: TQM metrics

    Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

13. WEEK 13

    Evaluating health services: Service use criteria

    Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

14. WEEK 14

    Epidemiological and Demographic Transition Theories

    Preparation: Examination of academic studies on the subject.

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Lecture Notes, Powerpoint Presentations, Web pages related to the subject

TEACHING STAFF

• Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLUCOORDINATOR
• Assoc.Prof. Ozan Emre EYUPOĞLU