GRADUATE SCHOOL
Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (with Thesis) (Turkish)
SABE 551 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Foundations of Research and Ethics in Health Sciences
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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SABE 551
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
Turkish
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | Understand the definition, structure and methodology of science and the scope of health science; comprehend ethics with a wide perspective, and acquire significant concepts, information and skills to consolidate the foundations of health science research. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description |
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Core Courses | |
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to Course. What is Science? What is Scientific Research? Short History of Scientific Philosophy. Contribution of Turkey to Health Sciences. | http://www.felsefenedir.com/bilim-felsefesi/ Other related websites and articles should be searched |
| 2 | Types of scientific research; Scientific research steps; Scientific methodology; Group Work | Ogden, T & & Goldberg, IA, Ed. Research Proposals, Third Edition: A Guide to Success 3rd Edition Bölüm 2 (s. 21-28) ve Bölüm 3, s. 29-44. |
| 3 | Qualitative Research/ Experimental Research | Sığrı, Ünsal. Beta Yayımları 2018: Chapter: Introduction to Qualitative Research. |
| 4 | Ethical Evaluation in health and medical ethics; National and international by-laws in ethics. Application to an Ethical Committee. | By-Laws should be searched from web-sites. J. Runzheimer, L. J. Larsen, Medical Ethics For D. ummies, John WileySons, 2011, 1-349 |
| 5 | Publication Ethics | KANSU, E. Bilim Etiği Sempozyumu TÜBA 14-15 Aralık, 2007. Students are expected to make discussions in the light of what they have read |
| 6 | How to Apply to an Ethical Committee? An example of an Application | An application needs to be prepared in the light of what the student has searched in the web-sites. The Presentation should be handed-in. |
| 7 | Introduction to Statistics Data recording (SPSS application) Data Control (SPSS application) Present quantitative data with descriptive statistics (SPSS application) | Özdemir O. Medikal İstatistik. Istanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. 2006. p47-82 |
| 8 | Present nominal data with descriptive statistics (SPSS application) Present nominal data with tables and graphics (SPSS application) | Özdemir O. Medikal İstatistik. Istanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. 2006. p47-82 |
| 9 | Mid-Term | Presentations: Scientific Research Methodology |
| 10 | Presentation of quantitative data with tables and graphics (SPSS application) | Özdemir O. Medikal İstatistik. Istanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. 2006. p61-82 |
| 11 | Basic concepts in statistics (hypothesis test, p value, risk, confidence interval) SPSS application(test of qi-squares) | Özdemir O. Medikal İstatistik. Istanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. 2006. p.107-114, p177-212 |
| 12 | Pearson/Spearman’s correlation test, distribution diagramme (Excel application) | Özdemir O. Medikal İstatistik. Istanbul Medikal Yayıncılık. 2006. p.213-227. |
| 13 | What is scientific data? What are scientific data bases? How does one search? | Gosling P & Noordam B. Mastering your PhD. Springer 2006. Bölüm 10 (s. 75-79). |
| 14 | Types of Scientific Articles-reading a scientific article How to Write a Review Article? Evaluation of a review article in health sciences | Different types of articles should be searched and brought to class |
| 15 | Review of the course | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., & Tight, M. (2010). How to research. (4th ed.). Open University Press. Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, Cryer P. (2006). The Research Student’s Guide to Success Arthur, J. (2004). A concise guide to college success: carpe diem. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Prentice Hall |
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EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
-
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-
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments |
1
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30
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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| Project | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams |
1
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10
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| Midterm |
1
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20
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| Final Exam |
1
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30
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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70
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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30
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ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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3
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42
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
1
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40
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40
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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10
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10
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| Project |
0
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
1
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10
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10
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| Midterms |
1
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30
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30
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| Final Exam |
1
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45
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45
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | To possess theoretical and practical knowledge on Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare at the Master's Level |
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| 2 | To be able to integrate and produce new knowledge by integrating the knowledge in Quality and patient Safety in Healthcare with knowledge from different disciplines |
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| 3 | To be able to solve problems encountered in Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare using research methods |
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| 4 | To be able to carry-out and lead an application on Quality and Patient Care in Health independently
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X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to evaluate with a critical perspective and guide learning of knowledge and skills at Master's degree in Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare
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| 6 | To be able to communicate the current developments and one's own studies in the field of Quality and Patient Safety in written, oral, visual and electronic media to groups within and outside the field |
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| 7 | To be able to carry out projects in the field of Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare within the framework of scientific and professional legal responsibilities |
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| 8 | To possess social, scientific and ethical values in the literature search, evaluation, dissemination and application steps in the field of Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare |
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| 9 | To prepare and carry out an original thesis project conforming to related criteria, in the field of Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare.
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| 10 | To be able to ollow scientific progress in the field of Quality and Patient Safety in Healthcare, evaluate knowledge with evidence-based and critical perspective, and demonstrate life-long learning attitude with these principles |
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| 11 | To be able to perform self-evaluation and plan his/her career |
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