Opinto-opas

Objective

The student:
- can apply the theories of health promotion and evidence-based knowledge to the planning and evaluation of a health promotion programme
- knows and is able to utilize the methods of reducing health inequalities in health promotion
- knows how to evaluate the results and effects of health promotion interventions and uses applicable research methods
- is competent in the practices of ex-ante evaluation of health and welfare effects
- renews health promotion practices using evidence-based knowledge

Content

Health promotion based on needs analysis of population groups using innovative and experimental approach.
Inclusion of target groups and development of user-driven services.
Planning and evaluation of health promotion interventions.

Location and time

Period 3&4

Materials

Literature will be refined at the beginning of the course
Planning Health Promotion Programs: An Intervention Mapping Approach (Jossey-Bass Public Health) 4th Edition, Authors L. Kay Bartholomew Eldredge , Christine M. Markham , Robert A. C. Ruiter, Maria E. Fernández, Gerjo Kok , Guy S. Parcel
Fertman, Carl I., et al. Health Promotion Programs : From Theory to Practice, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central, http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/metropolia-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4718311. pdf
Don Nutbeam, Elizabeth Harris, Marilyn Wise. Theory in a Nutshell
Lecture and Study Material at Moodle

Teaching methods

Participation in lectures
Moodle working
Individual and teamwork
Group discussions and reflection
Project work in the group
Participation in actual health promotion seminars, events or conferences

Exam schedules

Learning task / -t
Project assignment in the group

International connections

Health Promotion Programme, HPP-project 2016-2019.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

3 ECTS lectures
7 ECTS moodleworking

Content scheduling

Intervention planning
Environmental and cultural methods for health promotion
Health impact assessment. HP management
Urban health promotion

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student displays competence to deal with the basic content of the study unit but lacks competence in independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student fulfills the requirements for the study unit well. S/he displays competence in active data acquisition and is able to interpret the key features of the data to a clinical setting. The student has the ability to analyze the acquired knowledge and to apply it to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student displays broad and versatile competence in the content of the study unit. S/he has great competence in targeted data acquisition. The student’s ability to make decisions shows independent thinking, responsible actions and leadership skills. The ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace is creative and versatile.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student is proficient in the basic content of the study unit (competence evaluation), but independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace has shortcomings.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning task / -t
Project assignment in the group