NMHS32480 Introduct to Health Systems

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module is aimed at enabling students understand the meaning and importance of health systems in delivering health for all. The module will introduce the students to the concept of health systems and health systems frameworks outlined by World Health Organization (Building Blocks) and World Bank (Control Knobs). It will focus on the implications of different frameworks to enable access to healthcare as a human right in the national and global context. The module will present comparative and multidisciplinary perspectives on health systems in developed and developing nations. It will enhance the understanding of how health systems approach is being applied to address major health challenges in a range of contexts. The module content will encourage students to think critically about different models of health systems reflecting on themes of equity and justice. In particular, students will be asked to consider how citizens are positioned with varying degrees of power to access healthcare and to participate in health policy and decision-making.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Indicative Learning Objectives: On completion of this module students should be able to:

· Describe the concept of health systems

· Discuss the merits and limitations of a range of health systems frameworks

· Recognise the importance of policy actors including users and global influences on health systems

· Illustrate their understanding of how health systems approach contributes to health for all

· Discuss their role in strengthening health systems

Indicative Module Content:

Building blocks o health systems.

Right to Health

Evidence based practice for Healthcare

Public engagement in health systems strengthening

Elderly and Frail

Introduction to Global Health

Role of World Health Organization

People's Health Movement

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

18

Specified Learning Activities

25

Autonomous Student Learning

70

Online Learning

12

Total

125

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and group work 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Reflective Eassy 2250 words Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

75

Group Project: Mandatory: Develop a group presentation and respond to Questions from audience Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

25


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Thilo Kroll Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer