Quality of Life Measurement (HS11)

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide the participants first, with a review of the instruments currently available; Second, participants are provided with the knowledge required to select measures of quality of life that are both valid and sensitive for the research objectives of the participants; Third, participants will acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to adjust standard measures of quality of life instruments for their specific disease area’s, with a special focus on reimbursement.

Location & Organization

Organizer

NIHES - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences

Course Director

Jan van Busschbach

Faculty / Teachers

Prof. Dr. Jan Passchier

Location / venue

Rotterdam, Erasmus MC

Costs

580 euro

Timing & Workload

ECTS points 0.9
Frequency Once per year
 

Teaching methods used

presentations, exercises and demonstrations

Examination yes

Criteria

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

Remarks

Course is intended for medical and behaviour professionals who are relatively new in the field of quality of life measurement.

Introductory level epidemiology is required.

More Information

http://www.nihes.nl/site/index.php?id=482,541,0,0,1,0&course_id=66