Outcomes Assessment, Rational Drug Therapy and Pharmacy

Aim

To introduce principles, methods and applications of outcomes research and demonstrate its importance in developing sound evidence for rational drug therapy. Research questions will be discussed from different perspectives, including policy making, drug industry, practice development in community and hospital settings.

Location & Organization

Organizer

Graduate School in Pharmaceutical Research, Finland

Co-organizers

Division of Social Pharmacy, University of Helsinki

Course Director

Prof. Marja Airaksinen

Faculty / Teachers

Prof. Alan Lyles, University of Baltimore, USA

Location / venue

Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Viikki Campus

Costs

-

Timing & Workload

Duration 2,5 days
ECTS points 2 or 4 (earning 4 credits requires submission of a literature review on a selected topic)
Frequency Once per year (in May, 2 hour introductory session in March)
 

Teaching methods used

Lectures, workshop, student seminar, literature review

Examination no

Criteria

Is the course taught in English? yes
Is documentation available? (book, syllabus)? yes
Is the course open for external researchers? yes

What quality assurance system is in place?

Feedback from participants

More Information

Http://www.uku.fi/farmasia/tutkijakoulu/english/courses.shtml