The second classroom session each week will often include a thorough case study analysis of the various instruments that have been developed for health status assessment and quality improvement. Only students enrolled in the course will be permitted to purchase the readings. The reading volume is consistent with a three-credit course. The readings will provide a comprehensive overview of the major instruments for measuring health status that have been developed over the past 30 years. Applications of health status assessment in clinical investigations, health services research, and policy analysis also will be emphasized.
Students can choose a research topic within their area of interest of future work plans.