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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Vita Šteina
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Business Management; Health Management; Management Science; Political Science; Public Health; Social Welfare and Social Work
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Economics and Business

Objective

The aim of the study course is to provide theoretical and practical knowledge about the concept of human experience, its role in ensuring the quality of health care. The study course includes the concepts, tools, research results and good practice examples developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvements), The Beryl Institute, Planetree organization on the experience of patients and healthcare workers, community and public health literacy. Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand the importance of human experience in the context of healthcare quality, will be familiar with available evidence-based information sources, tools recommended by international organizations, and will be able to analyze national Patient Reported Experience Measurement (PREMS) data.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the healthcare system, patient rights and professional activities of healthcare professionals. A desirable understanding of the basic principles of quality of healthcare and patient-centred care.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.To be able to identify the definition and elements of human experience, the role played in the concept of quality of healthcare.

Skills

1.Apply personalised healthcare communication methods in appropriate situations.

Competence

1.Critically assess the role of human experience in improving the quality and outcomes of healthcare.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health Management1Master'sRequiredVita Šteina
Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Health Communication 1Master'sRequiredVita Šteina