Clinical Epidemiology and Health Service Research
Scientists in Charge
Prof. Dr. Peter U. Heuschmann
Contributing Scientists
Dr. Farasat Bokhari
Roger Meyer
Prof. Dr. Jacqueline Müller-Nordhorn
Dr. Hannelore Neuhauser
Dr. Johannes Schenkel
Dr. Markus Wagner
Dr. Ian Wellwood
Content
- Epidemiology of stroke and underlying risk factors
- Introduction to basic principles in clinical epidemiology and health service research
- Study desighns in epidemiology and health services research
- Description and analysis of date in epidemiology and health service research
- How to read and write a paper
- Introduction in qualitative research methods
Learning Outcome
Graduates of this module
- know the frequency of stroke as well as individual and social effects
- comprehend the basics of clinical epidemiology and the treatment research
- identify advantages and disadvantages of different study types in the field of epidemiology and treatment research
- analyze epidemiological data
- challenge the results of scientific studies
Examinations
Format and weight:
- online exam - 50%
- presentation - 25%
- take-home assignment - 25%
Duration (ECTS and hours)
5 ECTS credits
150h, 8 weeks: 5 days or 40h attendance phase and 110h self-study



