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IMPACTING GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS

Module code: PS607
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Department: PSYCHOLOGY
International:
Coordinator: Prof. Malcolm MacLachlan (PSYCHOLOGY)

	Overview
	Topics covered include: 1. Systems - Systems Thinking, The Aid Matrix , The Aid Worker, The Realist Perspective - Prof Mac MacLachlan 2. Structures - Social Structures and Policies: A Case Study of UN Agencies as change agents - Prof Mac MacLachlan 3. Scaling - Scaling Change: A Case Study of Humanity & Inclusion - Dr Ana Maria Sanchez 4. Reflecting - Thinking what you�re doing: A Case Study of Reflection in District Health Management Teams - Dr Rebecca Murphy 5. Involving - Public and Patient Involvement (PPI): A case study of mental health - Dr Rebecca Murphy 6. Safety � Patient Safety and Participation. - Prof Eilish McAuliffe, IRIS (Interdisciplinary Research in Health Systems) Centre, UCD. 7. Change - The Theory of Change approach: Market Shaping and A case study of AT2030 Assistive technology - Dr Emma Smith and Dr Ikenna Ebuenyi 8,9: Group Work 10. Disruption � Group Presentations of Disruptive Theories of Change for Specific Health Interventions - Prof Mac MacLachlan

Overview

Topics covered include:

1. Systems - Systems Thinking, The Aid Matrix , The Aid Worker, The Realist Perspective - Prof Mac MacLachlan

2. Structures - Social Structures and Policies: A Case Study of UN Agencies as change agents - Prof Mac MacLachlan

3. Scaling - Scaling Change: A Case Study of Humanity & Inclusion - Dr Ana Maria Sanchez

4. Reflecting - Thinking what you�re doing: A Case Study of Reflection in District Health Management Teams - Dr Rebecca Murphy

5. Involving - Public and Patient Involvement (PPI): A case study of mental health - Dr Rebecca Murphy

6. Safety � Patient Safety and Participation. - Prof Eilish McAuliffe, IRIS (Interdisciplinary Research in Health Systems) Centre, UCD.

7. Change - The Theory of Change approach: Market Shaping and A case study of AT2030 Assistive technology - Dr Emma Smith and Dr Ikenna Ebuenyi

8,9: Group Work

10. Disruption � Group Presentations of Disruptive Theories of Change for Specific Health Interventions - Prof Mac MacLachlan

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand how global health systems behave as complex adaptive systems Understand the place of international aid in health systems Understand how reflection can improve impact Use some techniques of reflection Appreciate the importance of service user perspectives, participation and their safety Understand the importance of assistive technology in population health Appreciate the value of a Theory of Change approach to global health systems Participate in effective teamworking

Learning Outcomes

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

	Pre-Requisites
	BSc (Hons), MBBS or equivalent. All applicants subject to full Departmental approval.

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