Discussion on programming environment in relation to existing databases will be further discussed. Students complete small hands-on projects. The course focuses on the general systems theory applied to health care systems and information technology. Computer-based information system operation and management functions in the context of various professional settings, impact of information technology on health care management are reviewed and discussed. Demonstrations of current health information systems, emphasizing design, system components, data structures and database management are conducted.
Students practice on existing systems in various health care settings.
Techniques for searching the computer-based databases containing research literature. Ways of formulating problems and hypotheses for statistical analysis of educational, health services, laboratory and clinical data. Use of computers in management and analysis of health science data. Laboratory instruction in use and application of software packages for micro and mainframe computers. Issues in the design, organization and operation of randomized controlled clinical trials and intervention studies, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.