Introduction to Health Services Research : A Self-Study Course
Course Objectives
By the end of this e-learning experience you will be able to:
successfully apply your knowledge of health services research to solving research questions
describe the major purposes and content of health services research
recount a brief history of the development of HSR and its socioeconomic and political impetus
identify several key organizations and their functions.
outline the main health services research methodologies and their inherent strengths and weaknesses
conduct successful searches in health services research related databases, specifically PubMed, HSRProj, DIRLINE, HSTAT, and be able to find important health services research Internet resources easily
define some of the key health services research terms
successfully discuss the role of librarians in the search for health services research content
successfully complete one or more relevant health services research case studies