HSO-31806 Interdisciplinary Research and Action for Health

Course

Credits 6.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures16
Literature study
Problem-based learning12
Tutorial12
Course coordinator(s)dr. KT Verkooijen
Lecturer(s)dr. KT Verkooijen
prof. dr. EWML de Vet
prof. dr. MA Koelen
Examiner(s)dr. KT Verkooijen

Language of instruction:

English

Assumed knowledge on:

CPT-32306 Health Communication and Innovation.

Contents:

The field of health promotion has facilitated the development of new approaches towards improving the health of individuals and communities that go beyond approaches such as disease prevention and population health. Some of the distinguishing features include: a holistic view on health, a focus on determinants of health (social and physical environments, lifestyles, health policies), and the use of systematic planning and communication strategies. Specific attention will be paid to research and communication strategies to address these themes and to obtain evidence on the effect of health promotion interventions. Based on practical examples, factors contributing to success or failure of health promotion are discussed, as well as their implications for theory, research and practice.

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this course students are expected to be able to:
- recognize the theoretical concepts and principles of interdisciplinary research and action for health;
- apply these concepts and principles in oral and written communication through oral in-class discussion and written assignments;
- analyse health issues using integrative perspectives such as integral ecology, salutogenesis, dual systems theory, and communication theories;
- use a systematic approach to analyse interdisciplinary action for health;
- critically reflect on the meaning and value of using integrative perspectives in interdisciplinary research and action for health.

Activities:

The course consists of: lectures, literature study, and group work.
During the lectures the important concepts are explained, discussed and illustrated with practical examples.
In addition, students work in small groups on 4 group assignments and 1 individual assignment.

Examination:

- 2 group assignments (33.3%);
- Individual paper (16.7%);
- written exam with open questions (50%).
To pass a minimum of 5.50 for each of the components is required.

Literature:

Literature related to the lectures is provided through MyPortal.
For the group and individual assignments participants have to search additional literature.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Compulsory for: MCHCommunication, Health and Life SciencesMScB: Health and Society1AF