Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH INFORMATICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Merve ÖZSOY DURMAZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İlker KÖSE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To recognize fundamentals of informatics, explain data and communication standards in health and social security, to be familiar with the national health information systems, and to articulate issues of safety, privacy, and usability in health informatics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to information systems,Health informatics,Health informatics standards, Health informatics standards in Turkey,Health information systems in Turkey,Health information systems and privacy,Fundamental concepts in software programming, Software development process,Usability in information systems, Structures of Health Coding Systems, Coding Quality and Documentation Relation ,National and International Health Data Dictionary ,Group exercises and presentation,Group exercises and presentation,Group exercises and presentation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Recognize fundamental concepts, and coding and classification systems of informatics and health informatics. | 16, 9 | A |
| 9.Interpret development methods for information systems, and usability in information systems. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Recognizes international coding systems for diagnosis, operation/service, drugs, active ingredients of drugs, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Recognizes the information standards of the Ministry of Health, such as National Data Dictionary (USVS), Health Coding Reference Server (SKRS), Doctor Data Bank, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Recognizes the information standards of Social Security Institution, such as National Drug and Medical Equipment Data Bank for Turkey (TİTUBB), Health Applications Bulletin, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Interpret commonly used health information systems in Turkey, their interactions, and data safety. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Recognizes applicatons such as Sağlık-NET, MEDULA, Family Practicioners’ Information System, Drug Monitoring System, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 7. Explains what type of data these systems collect, from whom, and for what purpose. | 16, 9 | A |
| 8. Explains the general principles regarding safety and privacy of health data, and the state of information systems in Turkey according to these principles. | 16, 9 | A |
| 10. Generally recognizes information system development methodologies | 16, 9 | A |
| 11. Familiarity with information system development methodologies in general. | 16, 9 | A |
| 12. Counts the standards of health computing. | 16, 9 | A |
| 13. Provide the confidentiality, security and privacy of health records, and explain the responsibilities of employees and management. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to information systems | Read the related topic |
| 2 | Health informatics | Read the related topic |
| 3 | Health informatics standards | Read the related topic |
| 4 | Health informatics standards in Turkey | Read the related topic |
| 5 | Health information systems in Turkey | Read the related topic |
| 6 | Health information systems and privacy | Read the related topic |
| 7 | Fundamental concepts in software programming | Read the related topic |
| 8 | Software development process | Read the related topic |
| 9 | Usability in information systems | Read the related topic |
| 10 | Structures of Health Coding Systems, Coding Quality and Documentation Relation | Read the related topic |
| 11 | National and International Health Data Dictionary | Read the related topic |
| 12 | Group exercises and presentation | Read the related topic |
| 13 | Group exercises and presentation | Read the related topic |
| 14 | Group exercises and presentation | Read the related topic |
| Resources |
| Lecture presentation notes (will be regularly shared on the course website). 1. İlker KÖSE, Nihat AKPINAR, Murat GÜREL, Yakup ARSLAN, Hakan ÖZER, Nihat YURT, Yıldıray KABAK, Prof. Dr. Asuman DOĞAÇ, “Turkey’s National Health Information System (NHIS)” e-Challenges, 22-24 October 2008, Stokholm, Sweden, p. 170-177 2. Yildiray KABAK, Prof. Dr. Asuman DOĞAÇ, İlker KÖSE, Nihat AKPINAR, Murat GÜREL, Yakup ARSLAN, Hakan ÖZER, Dr. Nihat YURT, Ahmet ÖZÇAM, “The Use of HL7 CDA in the National Health Information System (NHIS) of Turkey”, 9th International HL7 Interoperability Conference IHIC 8-11 October 2008, Grete, Greece, p. 49-55. 3. Namli T., Aluc G., Sinaci A., Kose I., Akpinar N., Gurel M., Arslan Y., Ozer H., Yurt N., Kirici S., Sabur E., Ozcam A., Dogac A. “Testing the Conformance and Interoperability of NHIS to Turkey’s HL7 Profile” 9th International HL7 Interoperability Conference (IHIC), 8-11 October 2008, Greece, pp. 63-68. |
| Edward H. Shortliffe, Medical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine (Health Informatics), Springer |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 4 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 5 | 11 | 55 | |||
| General Exam | 5 | 16 | 80 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 193 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(193/30) | 6 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEALTH INFORMATICS | - | Fall Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Required |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Merve ÖZSOY DURMAZ |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Assist.Prof. İlker KÖSE |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | To recognize fundamentals of informatics, explain data and communication standards in health and social security, to be familiar with the national health information systems, and to articulate issues of safety, privacy, and usability in health informatics. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Introduction to information systems,Health informatics,Health informatics standards, Health informatics standards in Turkey,Health information systems in Turkey,Health information systems and privacy,Fundamental concepts in software programming, Software development process,Usability in information systems, Structures of Health Coding Systems, Coding Quality and Documentation Relation ,National and International Health Data Dictionary ,Group exercises and presentation,Group exercises and presentation,Group exercises and presentation. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1.Recognize fundamental concepts, and coding and classification systems of informatics and health informatics. | 16, 9 | A |
| 9.Interpret development methods for information systems, and usability in information systems. | 16, 9 | A |
| 2. Recognizes international coding systems for diagnosis, operation/service, drugs, active ingredients of drugs, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 3. Recognizes the information standards of the Ministry of Health, such as National Data Dictionary (USVS), Health Coding Reference Server (SKRS), Doctor Data Bank, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 4. Recognizes the information standards of Social Security Institution, such as National Drug and Medical Equipment Data Bank for Turkey (TİTUBB), Health Applications Bulletin, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 5. Interpret commonly used health information systems in Turkey, their interactions, and data safety. | 16, 9 | A |
| 6. Recognizes applicatons such as Sağlık-NET, MEDULA, Family Practicioners’ Information System, Drug Monitoring System, etc. | 16, 9 | A |
| 7. Explains what type of data these systems collect, from whom, and for what purpose. | 16, 9 | A |
| 8. Explains the general principles regarding safety and privacy of health data, and the state of information systems in Turkey according to these principles. | 16, 9 | A |
| 10. Generally recognizes information system development methodologies | 16, 9 | A |
| 11. Familiarity with information system development methodologies in general. | 16, 9 | A |
| 12. Counts the standards of health computing. | 16, 9 | A |
| 13. Provide the confidentiality, security and privacy of health records, and explain the responsibilities of employees and management. | 16, 9 | A |
| Teaching Methods: | 16: Question - Answer Technique, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to information systems | Read the related topic |
| 2 | Health informatics | Read the related topic |
| 3 | Health informatics standards | Read the related topic |
| 4 | Health informatics standards in Turkey | Read the related topic |
| 5 | Health information systems in Turkey | Read the related topic |
| 6 | Health information systems and privacy | Read the related topic |
| 7 | Fundamental concepts in software programming | Read the related topic |
| 8 | Software development process | Read the related topic |
| 9 | Usability in information systems | Read the related topic |
| 10 | Structures of Health Coding Systems, Coding Quality and Documentation Relation | Read the related topic |
| 11 | National and International Health Data Dictionary | Read the related topic |
| 12 | Group exercises and presentation | Read the related topic |
| 13 | Group exercises and presentation | Read the related topic |
| 14 | Group exercises and presentation | Read the related topic |
| Resources |
| Lecture presentation notes (will be regularly shared on the course website). 1. İlker KÖSE, Nihat AKPINAR, Murat GÜREL, Yakup ARSLAN, Hakan ÖZER, Nihat YURT, Yıldıray KABAK, Prof. Dr. Asuman DOĞAÇ, “Turkey’s National Health Information System (NHIS)” e-Challenges, 22-24 October 2008, Stokholm, Sweden, p. 170-177 2. Yildiray KABAK, Prof. Dr. Asuman DOĞAÇ, İlker KÖSE, Nihat AKPINAR, Murat GÜREL, Yakup ARSLAN, Hakan ÖZER, Dr. Nihat YURT, Ahmet ÖZÇAM, “The Use of HL7 CDA in the National Health Information System (NHIS) of Turkey”, 9th International HL7 Interoperability Conference IHIC 8-11 October 2008, Grete, Greece, p. 49-55. 3. Namli T., Aluc G., Sinaci A., Kose I., Akpinar N., Gurel M., Arslan Y., Ozer H., Yurt N., Kirici S., Sabur E., Ozcam A., Dogac A. “Testing the Conformance and Interoperability of NHIS to Turkey’s HL7 Profile” 9th International HL7 Interoperability Conference (IHIC), 8-11 October 2008, Greece, pp. 63-68. |
| Edward H. Shortliffe, Medical Informatics: Computer Applications in Health Care and Biomedicine (Health Informatics), Springer |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | PQ-1. Learns the national health conditions and the development, implementation and performance evaluation of appropriate health policies, as well as the theoretical and practical knowledge of organization and management of the health sector. | X | |||||
| 2 | PQ-2. Uses theoretical and practical knowledge on business world and management with a critical approach to plan, organize and lead health and health service providers at national and international level. | X | |||||
| 3 | PQ-3. Identifies the relevant job roles in subdivisions of health system organizations and learns about their duties and responsibilities. | X | |||||
| 4 | PQ-4. Knows the social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the development of public and individual health. | X | |||||
| 5 | PQ-5. Applies the knowledge and skills on management of health institutions to manage the functions such as management, production, human resources, finance, accounting, marketing, patient and public relations, quality and patient safety, occupational health and safety, information technologies. | X | |||||
| 6 | PQ-6. Analyzes the information on health management scientifically and interprets their results, creates innovative, ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions, by using quantitative, qualitative techniques and digital technology innovatively for problem solving and exploiting opportunities in health management. | ||||||
| 7 | PQ-7. Decide independently and demonstrates leadership qualities in identifying health management problems, develops proposals for solutions, applies them effectively and efficiently and assesses outcomes. | X | |||||
| 8 | PQ-8. Takes responsibility as an individual and/or team member to solve the problems encountered in managing health institutions. | X | |||||
| 9 | PQ-9. Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of the health institutions’ employees and directs them towards the aims of the institution. | X | |||||
| 10 | PQ-10. Decides on and applies different ways of accessing information. | X | |||||
| 11 | PQ-11. Continuously develops their professional knowledge and skills; open to change, innovation, entrepreneurship and lifelong learning. | X | |||||
| 12 | PQ-12. Shares the views and suggestions on health management issues in writing and orally with stakeholders and communicates effectively with colleagues using an English level of at least European Language Portfolio B1 General. | X | |||||
| 13 | PQ-13. Solves problems using effective communication methods, has the ability to use the language in written and oral communication in a correct and proper manner using the terminology of health institutions. | X | |||||
| 14 | PQ-14. Uses information and communication technologies and computer software at least at the European Computer Use License level. | X | |||||
| 15 | PQ-15. Yönetim felsefesini ve yönetimin fonksiyonlarını her bir birime uygun olacak biçimde yönetim uygulamalarına yansıtır. | ||||||
| 16 | PQ-16. Birey olarak dış görünüm olumlu tutum ve davranışlarıyla kuruma örnek olur; sürekli gelişme ve değişime açıktır. | X | |||||
| 17 | PQ-17. Sağlık yönetimi ile ilgili hukuki düzenlemeler ile toplumsal, bilimsel, mesleki etik ilkelere uygun, ülke ya da dünya genelinde genel sağlık sorunlarına duyarlı davranır, çözüm önerilerini yorumlar ve değerlendirir. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |