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ISLA Santarém 26693

Health Policies and Systems

Data and Technology Management in Health
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
      
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1.Introduction to health systems 2.Health policies 3.Management and financing of health systems 4.Regulatory policies in health 5.Evaluation of health policies and systems 6.The future of health systems 7.Artificial intelligence and its impact on health policies - Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI 8.European Standards for Medical Device Certification  
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    O1. Understand the concept of a Health System, the contextualization aspects, and the reality of health systems in different countries and contexts. O2. Identify the interdependence between political systems and health systems. O3. Understand health policies, including their formulation, implementation, and evaluation. O4. Analyze the financing and sustainability of health systems. O5. Understand and reflect on strategies for evaluating health policies and systems, including effectiveness, efficiency, and equity. O6. Acquire skills in research and data analysis relevant to the implementation and modification of health policies and systems. O7. Discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on health systems and policies. O8. Understand European standards for medical device certification and their impact on institutions, policies, and health systems.  
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Cleary S. (2021). Economic evaluation and health systems strengthening: a review of the literature. Health policy and planning, 35(10), 1413-1423. De Almeida Simoes, J., Augusto, G. F., Fronteira, I., & Hernandez-Quevedo, C. (2017). Portugal: Health System Review. Health systems in transition, 19(2), 1-184. Plano Nacional de Saúde 2021-2030, Direção-Geral da Saúde 2030. https://pns.dgs.pt/files/2021/09/Termos-Referencia_PNS-2021-2030_DGS_vs-28.01.20.pdf. Saltman, R. B., Durán, A., & Dubois, H. F. (Eds.). (2019). Governing Public Hospitals: Reform Strategies and the Movement for Publicly Accountable Care. Cambridge University Press Blank, R. H., & Burau, V. (Eds.). (2017). Comparative Health Policy (5th ed.). Palgrave Macmillan.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Synchronous (distance): MET 1. - Expository: Presentation/explanation of concepts using the expository method. All pedagogical support materials are made available through the Moodle platform. MET 2. - Demonstrative: Use of different digital resources to demonstrate the covered content. In-person: MET 3. - Interrogative: Reflection on the recommended bibliography and content. Solving practical exercises related to the content. MET 4. - Active: Practical application through exercises and assignments in a classroom setting. Autonomous: MET 5. - Reading the recommended bibliography for each session. The instructor provides feedback (Tutorial Guidance - OT) on the results obtained by the student in solving exercises and assignments, either in person during classroom sessions or asynchronously through the Moodle platform.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    6
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não
  • AvaliaçãoEvaluation

    Avaliação contínua:
    AVAL 1. - Prova escrita - 50% AVAL 2. - Trabalho de grupo - 50%
    O estudante é aprovado se obtiver uma classificação igual ou superior a 9,5 valores em 20.

    Época Normal
    A. - Prova escrita - 100%

    Época de Recurso
    A. - Prova escrita - 100%
    O estudante fica aprovado se obtiver uma classificação igual ou superior a 9,5 valores em 20.