Learning outcomes of the curricular unit (knowledge, skills and competences to be developed by the students)
Understand the importance of information systems in the functioning of organizations. Understand the use of software in the implementation of information systems. Know the logistics systems in health.
Syllabus
Basic concepts of information systems. Application of information systems in the organization. Information and logistics systems in Health Units. Advanced Health Application Topics. Database management systems. Project Management Foundation
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit's learning objectives
The aim of this curricular unit is to develop knowledge in the field of Information Systems and Logistics in Health within the scope of your future professional career and framed in your area of study. Thus, the contents of the Health Information Systems and Logistics unit are organized in order to understand the importance and concepts of health information and logistics systems, in the practical applicability in the context of organizations, such as, in the creation of tools and techniques that can be used in a teaching and/or professional context.
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)
Methodologies:
Expository and interactive methods;
Research, Reading and analysis of Information;
Resolution of exercises promoting autonomy with regard to the foreseen contents.
Carrying out an individual written assignment (50%) with the support of one or more tools learned within the organization's information systems;
Group work (oral and written) to be presented in the classroom (30%), intending to mobilize the knowledge acquired in the field of Information Systems and Logistics in Health;
Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes
In the approach of this curricular unit it is foreseen the use of the expository and interactive method that will allow the student a direct access to fundamental knowledge. With the development of guided research and group work, it is intended not only to promote the deepening of knowledge but also the development of skills in the field of Information Systems and Logistics in Health. During autonomous work hours, the student can resort to research, analysis and preparation of contents in order to respond to the recommended learning.
Bibliography (Mandatory resources)
Alazraqui, M., Mota, E. & Spinelli, H., 2006. Health Information Systems: from closed systems to social citizenship. A challenge for the reduction of inequalities in local management. Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 22(12), pp. 2693-2702 Carvalho, J.; Ramos, T. (2013). Logística na Saúde. 2ª Edição. Edições Sílabo. Carvalho, J. (2010). Logística e Gestão da Cadeia de Abastecimento. Edições Sílabo Rego, A. (2016). Comunicação Pessoal e Organizacional. Teoria e Prática. 4 ed. Lisboa: Edições Sílabo.