Curricular Unit:Code:
Health Information and Communication Technology1096TICS
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1CTSPHealth Services Aid4 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Winter SemesterPortuguese/English52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
Learn and think critically about information and communication technologies (ICTs) role in healthcare. Mastering the main foundations of information systems and information strategic management.
Acquisition of skills in the use of ICTs for information production and its application in realistic activities in healthcare institutions.
Syllabus:
1. ICTs role in society and in healthcare
1.1 Identify concepts and terminology related to ICTs.
2. Information systems
2.1 Objectives
2.2 Users
2.3 Technologies
3. Databases.
3.1 Database Schema
3.2 Tables, Records and Fields
3.3 Fields categories
3.4 Primary Keys
3.5 Database questioning
3.6 Entities and Relationships
4. Creating and using text documents and calculation
4.1 Documents formatting
5. Creating basic databases
6. Reports elaboration
7. Research development
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
To ensure proper knowledge and understanding of theoretical texts about ICTs and information systems, as well as a critical and reflective understanding of the field of knowledge, the first part of the program focuses on the study of theoretical concepts, as well as its background.
Regarding the application of knowledge, the second part of the program ensures the mastery of tools for creating content, as well as for conducting research and autonomous argumentation.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The syllabus will have a theoretical treatment (supplemented through various readings, expository methodology, interrogative and demonstrative), and a practical treatment (through execution, presentation and discussion in class of practical assignments (practical classes). This requires the correct application of theoretical knowledge and its proper communication, enhancing the ability of self-learning.
The evaluation method is based on the model of continuous assessment, including:
- One written test (35% of the final grade);
- Mini practical exercises (45% of the final grade);
- Presence and Quality of Participation in classes. (20% of the final grade).
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The teaching methods aim to acquire a mix of core concepts and practical application thereof. For this reason it favors a theoretical-practical, using case studies. Students are asked to produce a number of selected practical assignments to test their ability with digital artifacts
Reading:
DeLone, W., & McLean, E. (2003). The DeLone and McLean Model of Information Systems Success: A Ten-Year Update. Journal of Management Information Systems, 19(4), 9-30. (b-on)
Marin, H.F. (2010). Sistemas de informação em saúde: considerações gerais. Journal of Health Informatics Jan-Mar; 2 (1): 20-4.
Pires, Bárbara. (2019). A Satisfação Dos Enfermeiros No Uso de Sistemas de Informação e de Documentação: Estudo Exploratório na Região Minho de Portugal (Dissertação de Mestrado). Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto. Porto.
Varandas, Cristina. (2014). Análise Integrada dos Sistemas de Informação em Saúde (Dissertação de Mestrado). Universidade da Beira Interior. Covilhã.
Vieira, Susana. (2019). Utilização e Evolução dos Sistemas de Informação em Enfermagem:
Influência na Tomada de Decisão e na Qualidade dos Cuidados de Enfermagem (Dissertação de Mestrado). Universidade do Minho - Escola Superior de Enfermagem. Braga.
Lecturer (* Responsible):
Miguel Trigo (mtrigo@ufp.edu.pt)