Health Services Research

Catalog description

Research methods in health services research are explored. Topics include measurement of health-related quality of life, case mix and co-morbidity, quality of health care and analysis of variations in health care practice. Advantages and disadvantages of studies that use large databases as well as advanced methods in analysis and interpretation of health services outcomes are addressed. This includes application of traditional research designs (e.g., randomized trials) to address health services research questions and the interface between health services research and health policy. Prerequisite: None. Credits: 2.