The goal of this book is to be interesting, interactive, and engaging in the way that we provide information that will hopefully shape your current or future role in the health sector. We aim to deliver the information in this book in a stimulating and thought-provoking manner through multimedia, case studies, and thought-provoking questions. We hope that you will reflect on your current knowledge and perceptions, challenge your assumptions, and advance your thinking and skills. As you move through this book, you will see that it has been written in a way that allows for a foundational understanding of the content but with “deeper dive” sections including additional resources in case you would like to expand your learning beyond the pages of this book. We hope that you enjoy this book and use the information that you learn to effectively drive change in the health sector as a change leader. Finally, we want to acknowledge all of the academic, community, and student partners who were involved in the development of this book – this would not have been possible without such an incredible collaborative team.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Self-directed learning
Continuing Education
Lecture
Workshop
Supplement to a text for graduate studies
Good self-paced book for those interested in population health and policy
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Major web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After reading this book, the engaged student will be able to:
Identify what is data.
Describe the collection and management of data.
Explain the relevance of data as it relates to decision making in healthcare systems.
Explain the complexity involved with the implementation of policies which are intended to effect change in the health sector.
Apply methods use to improve health systems.
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Researchers
Health Policy Developers
Hospital Administrators
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
None
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The layout is easy to follow.
Immediate access to the information through the links provided.
The concepts are clear, valid, and reliable.
The chapters are accurage and depict reality.
The content includes important terms for health policy.
The only link is to the Knowledge Check area to review the chapter.
Concerns:
Some of the references could be more up to date.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Each chapter builds on the previous.
Pop up definitions increasing learning ability.
Use of a variety of media which supports various learning needs.
The learning goals are at the beginning of each chapter.
Student learning can be checked by going to the Knowledge Check at the end of each chapter.
Terms and their relationship are explained for conceptual understanding.
The book uses different examples to achieve learning.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Easy to navigate throughout the book.
Multiple use of interactive activities.
All media worked well.
Jargon is explained.
The presentation is clear with diagrams and pictures.
There are no distracting parts.
There are no plug-ins or bugs.
The contenct is well-organized.
Concerns:
An audio version of the written aspects of the book would be useful to different learners.
Creative Commons:
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