Brief Introduction
Learn how patient-reported outcome measures and quality-adjusted life years can compare treatments and inform health spending.Course Summary
Learn how to value health and make informed decisions about healthcare spending with this online course from the University of Sheffield.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles of health economics and how they can be applied to real-world healthcare scenarios
- Explore the different ways in which healthcare is funded and the challenges of balancing cost with quality
- Develop the skills to make informed decisions about healthcare spending and value health effectively
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the principles of health economics and how they can be applied to real-world healthcare scenarios
- Develop the skills to make informed decisions about healthcare spending and value health effectively
- Explore the different ways in which healthcare is funded and the challenges of balancing cost with quality
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of economics or healthcare is necessary
- A basic understanding of mathematics will be helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
Similar Courses
- Healthcare Economics
- Healthcare Finance and Financial Management
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is designed for anyone interested in how and why choices about drugs and treatments have been made. It is ideal learning for anyone considering a career in healthcare, local decision-making or academia. If you wish to take your learning further, the University of Sheffield’s other address areas such as health economics, public health and international healthcare technology assessment. You can find out more about this subject in Dr Katherine Stevens’ post for the FutureLearn blog: “ .
Knowledge
- Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs): which are measures completed by the patients themselves, about their health, symptoms, functioning, well-being or satisfaction with treatment.Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs): which compare the benefits of different treatment options, based on the quality and quantity of life they yield.
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews from students who have taken Valuing Health course on FutureLearn. Discover what they loved about the course and what they think could be improved. Overall, the course received positive feedback from students.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course content to be insightful and relevant to their personal and professional lives.Pros from User Reviews
- In-depth and informative course material
- Engaging and interactive learning activities
- Well-structured course modules
- Knowledgeable and helpful instructors
- Flexible pacing and scheduling options
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too challenging or technical at times
- Limited opportunities for peer interaction and collaboration
- Lack of real-world case studies or examples
- Course structure may not be suitable for all learning styles
- Course may not provide enough practical or actionable information
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