Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to:
· analyse the social and healthcare sector and utilization of technology
· create a requirement analysis and usability evaluation for a health technology product
· work as an expert in health technology procurement process
· create a health technology implementation plan
· evaluate a health technology product´s adaptability and benefits

Content

· requirement analysis
· usablity evaluation
· technology implementation

Materials

Materials provided by teacher

Teaching methods

Before the upcoming days, students will receive an orientation material, which they can use to familiarize themselves with the subject matter. In the following days, the topic will be further explored through expert and guest lecturer presentations.
The course will involve a case assignment related to defining, evaluating, and implementing health technology. This task will be worked on in interdisciplinary small groups and peer-reviewed. As an assessed final output, students will submit an essay. The theoretical information in the course will be covered through both lectures and written materials.

Exam schedules

No exam

Completion alternatives

No alternative methods of completion.
Discuss possible absences during upcoming days with the teacher in advance.

Student workload

Orientation assignments 15 h
Contact lectures 15 h
Case study assignement about the requirements, evaluation and implementation of health technology in small groups 50 h
Essay 50 h

TOTAL 135 h = 5 cr

Content scheduling

Competence objectives of study unit
After completing the course, the student is able to:
· analyse the social and healthcare sector and utilization of technology
· create a requirement analysis and usability evaluation for a health technology product
· work as an expert in health technology procurement process
· create a health technology implementation plan
· evaluate a health technology product´s adaptability and benefits
Content of study unit
· requirement analysis
· usablity evaluation
· technology implementation

Further information

The study materials and submissions for the course will be on the Itslearning platform, accessible to all registered participants.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The group-submitted case assignment will have peer assessment H-5. It will impact the individual grade positively or negatively by +/- 1.

The individually submitted essay will be graded H-5.

The final grade will be determined by the assessments of the essay and the group assignment (with an increasing or decreasing effect).