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This unit focuses on introducing key factors to be considered when designing and developing usable and effective systems. In order to support the design and evaluation of systems and processes Health Informaticians should understand the latest design thinking methods and the interplay of technology, people and social systems.
The move to citizen-driven healthcare has highlighted the importance of co-design and co-production of health systems. Making these systems work in a complex healthcare environment requires a knowledge of human factor, organisational and user design issues and will need to draw on skills from various fields including behavioural sciences, design and engineering.
This module will take trainees through a process of co-producing a usable system working with public representatives and present the solution to a public-patient panel for review.
Module code
XMCH0004
UCL credits
15
Course Length
9 Weeks
SYNCH Days
Wk 6: 27 – 29 January 2021
Assessment Dates
22 February 2021
Module organiser
Professor George Moulton (UoM), Professor Ann Blandford (UCL). Please direct queries to courses-IHI@ucl.ac.uk
Aims
The unit aims to introduce factors and design methods to develop usable and effective systems in the health context. On completion of the module students will be able to understand how to design a usable system for a specified stakeholder.
Teaching and learning methods
This unit will delivered in a blended format: e-Learning preparation material will impart basic and core knowledge whilst the face-to-face lectures and open discussions will introduce concrete examples and encourage attendees to draw upon their own reading and experience. Group, problem based learning will show a deeper understanding of the area and encourage collaborative working. Example case-studies will be drawn from University of Manchester (HeRC) and University College London research-driven projects and current NHS projects. The F2F teaching will be delivered as a one three-days block of workshops covering a key section.
Assessment
Summative assessment: A written individual report (70%) and Group work (30%).
Formative assessment and feedback to students is a key feature of the on-line learning materials for this unit.