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