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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH POLICY-Fall Semester3+038
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Yeter USLU
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Osman Erol HAYRAN
Assistant(s)Res. Ass. Yaşar GÖKALP
AimThe aim of this lecture is to learn the meaning of health care policies. Students will learn how to prepare and analyze health care policies on sample cases.
Course ContentThis course contains; Meaning of policy and health policy,Role of the State and governments in health polcies,Role of the Private Sector in health policies,Components of Health Policy Triangle,Players and stakeholders in health policy,Health policy triangle: Context,Health policy triangle: Content,Health policy triangle: Process,Health reform and control buttons,Decentralization in health,Case studies presentation: 4 students,Case studies presentation: 4 students,Case studies presentation: 4 students,Case studies presentation: 4 students.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
2- Describes the socio-economic components that affect health.16, 9A
3-Explains the sectors in which health services are provided16, 9A
4-Explains the control buttons of reform in health services16, 9A
5- Explains the concept of health financing and its sub-dimensions.16, 9A
6- Explains the organizational control button in healthcare16, 9A
7- Evaluates decentralization in health.16, 9A
1. Explains the Health Policy triangle and its components16, 9A
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Meaning of policy and health policyExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
2Role of the State and governments in health polciesExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
3Role of the Private Sector in health policiesExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
4Components of Health Policy TriangleExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
5Players and stakeholders in health policyExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
6Health policy triangle: ContextExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
7Health policy triangle: ContentExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
8Health policy triangle: ProcessExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
9Health reform and control buttonsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
10Decentralization in healthExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
11Case studies presentation: 4 studentsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
12Case studies presentation: 4 studentsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
13Case studies presentation: 4 studentsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
14Case studies presentation: 4 students Konuyla ilgili akademik çalışmaların incelenmesi.
Resources
1-Hayran O. Kanıta Dayalı, İnsan Odaklı Sağlık Yönetimi. Yüce Yayım, İstanbul, 2016. 2-Almgren G. Health Care Politics, Policy and Services: A Social Justice Analysis. 2nd ed. Springer Publishing Company, New York, 2013. 3-Gilson L (ed.). Health policy and systems research: a methodology reader. Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization. Geneva, 2012. 4-Hayran O. Sağlık Yönetimi Yazıları. SAGEYA Yayınevi, Ankara, 2012. 5-Berman P, Bitran R. Health Systems Analysis for Better Health System Strengthening. World Bank, Washington DC, 2011 6-Buse K, Mays N, Walt G. Making Health Policy. Open University Press, London, 2005. 7-Rovner J. Health care policy and politics A to Z. 3rd edition. CQ Press, Washington, 2009. 8-Sağlık Hizmetleri El Kitabı, Hayran O., Sur H, Çevik Matbaası, 1998, İstanbul

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field.
X
2
2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines.
X
3
3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management.
X
4
4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines.
X
5
5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions.
X
6
6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary.
X
7
7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works.
X
8
8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management.
X
9
9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies.
X
10
10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing.
X
11
11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
X
12
12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level.
X
13
13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process.
X
14
14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies.
X
15
15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management.
X
16
16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours14342
Guided Problem Solving14456
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report14342
Term Project14228
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam12424
General Exam14242
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)234
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(234/30)8
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
HEALTH POLICY-Fall Semester3+038
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseTurkish
Course LevelSecond Cycle (Master's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorProf.Dr. Yeter USLU
Name of Lecturer(s)Prof.Dr. Osman Erol HAYRAN
Assistant(s)Res. Ass. Yaşar GÖKALP
AimThe aim of this lecture is to learn the meaning of health care policies. Students will learn how to prepare and analyze health care policies on sample cases.
Course ContentThis course contains; Meaning of policy and health policy,Role of the State and governments in health polcies,Role of the Private Sector in health policies,Components of Health Policy Triangle,Players and stakeholders in health policy,Health policy triangle: Context,Health policy triangle: Content,Health policy triangle: Process,Health reform and control buttons,Decentralization in health,Case studies presentation: 4 students,Case studies presentation: 4 students,Case studies presentation: 4 students,Case studies presentation: 4 students.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
2- Describes the socio-economic components that affect health.16, 9A
3-Explains the sectors in which health services are provided16, 9A
4-Explains the control buttons of reform in health services16, 9A
5- Explains the concept of health financing and its sub-dimensions.16, 9A
6- Explains the organizational control button in healthcare16, 9A
7- Evaluates decentralization in health.16, 9A
1. Explains the Health Policy triangle and its components16, 9A
Teaching Methods:16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:A: Traditional Written Exam

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Meaning of policy and health policyExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
2Role of the State and governments in health polciesExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
3Role of the Private Sector in health policiesExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
4Components of Health Policy TriangleExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
5Players and stakeholders in health policyExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
6Health policy triangle: ContextExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
7Health policy triangle: ContentExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
8Health policy triangle: ProcessExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
9Health reform and control buttonsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
10Decentralization in healthExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
11Case studies presentation: 4 studentsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
12Case studies presentation: 4 studentsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
13Case studies presentation: 4 studentsExamination of academic studies related to the subject.
14Case studies presentation: 4 students Konuyla ilgili akademik çalışmaların incelenmesi.
Resources
1-Hayran O. Kanıta Dayalı, İnsan Odaklı Sağlık Yönetimi. Yüce Yayım, İstanbul, 2016. 2-Almgren G. Health Care Politics, Policy and Services: A Social Justice Analysis. 2nd ed. Springer Publishing Company, New York, 2013. 3-Gilson L (ed.). Health policy and systems research: a methodology reader. Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, World Health Organization. Geneva, 2012. 4-Hayran O. Sağlık Yönetimi Yazıları. SAGEYA Yayınevi, Ankara, 2012. 5-Berman P, Bitran R. Health Systems Analysis for Better Health System Strengthening. World Bank, Washington DC, 2011 6-Buse K, Mays N, Walt G. Making Health Policy. Open University Press, London, 2005. 7-Rovner J. Health care policy and politics A to Z. 3rd edition. CQ Press, Washington, 2009. 8-Sağlık Hizmetleri El Kitabı, Hayran O., Sur H, Çevik Matbaası, 1998, İstanbul

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field.
X
2
2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines.
X
3
3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management.
X
4
4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines.
X
5
5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions.
X
6
6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary.
X
7
7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works.
X
8
8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management.
X
9
9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies.
X
10
10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing.
X
11
11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level.
X
12
12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level.
X
13
13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process.
X
14
14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies.
X
15
15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management.
X
16
16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

Numerical Data

Student Success

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