Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of evidence based methods for the implementation of quality improvement and development in health care settings
- argue for the strengths and weaknesses of different qualitative and quantitative methods in quality development and improvement work
- analyse and reflect on different implementation strategies and their use in health care settings
- demonstrate scientific precision in analyses and written text.
Course Content
The contents of the course focus on evidence based methods for implementation and development in health care settings, such as implementation strategies and measurement methods for quality improvement. The course also includes the study of strategies that can create conditions that enable the implementation of quality-development work and improvements in health care.
Assessment
Written assignments and seminars, including a seminar during which the critical review of each other‘s written work is conducted.
Forms of Study
Lectures and compulsory seminars.
Grades
The Swedish grades A–F.
Number of credits:
- Seminars and assignments, 7.5 credits
Prerequisites
- A Bachelors degree 180 credits in a social sciences/health sciences/economics main field of study and English 6
Other Information
This is a course in the Master‘s Programme in Global Sexual and Reproductive Health.