DURATION – 2 days
COURSE FORMAT – Live course
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This course “Building Academic Capacity for Data Analyses and Outcomes Measurement” is designed to enhance the skills of healthcare professionals in the fields of epidemiology and reproductive dysfunction related to metabolic disorders. This educational initiative aims to develop comprehensive capabilities in systematic data collection, advanced data analysis techniques, and outcomes measurement. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical workshops, ensuring participants can apply learned skills in real-world scenarios to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
1. Epidemiology and Epidemiological Studies
- Collection and analysis of epidemiological data for patients with endocrine diseases.
- Fundamental concepts and applications of epidemiology in understanding disease patterns and impacts.
2. Data Processing and Analysis
- Techniques for analyzing data from epidemiological studies.
- Use of statistical software for data manipulation and interpretation.
3. Systematic Literature Review (SLR)
- Conducting SLRs on research issues related to endocrine diseases and reproductive dysfunction.
- Identifying gaps in current research and summarizing findings to guide future research.
4. Meta-Analysis Methodologies
- Consolidation of data from multiple epidemiological studies.
- Hands-on training in meta-analysis to synthesize research data effectively.
5. Outcome Measurement
- Introduction to outcome measurement concepts tailored to specialty areas.
- Implementing outcome measurement tools in clinical practice to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
6. Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing (TDABC)
- Integrating TDABC into healthcare workflows to improve cost-efficiency and resource utilization.
- Practical exercises on applying TDABC in clinical settings.
7. Quality of Life Assessments
- Evaluating the quality of life of patients with endocrine diseases and reproductive dysfunctions.
- Tools and methodologies for assessing patient-reported outcomes.
8. Scientific Writing and Communication
- Best practices in preparing scientific publications and presentations.
- Workshops on writing scientific articles and creating posters for academic and professional audiences.
THE COURSE IS AIMED AT:
- Healthcare Professionals
- Public Health Specialists
- Healthcare Policy-Makers
- Academic Students and Instructors
GUEST LECTURER:
VENETA TODOROVA
SENIOR HTA EXPERT, PHD
Veneta is a biologist with biomedical research experience in both academia and industry. She completed her BSc at Cardiff University in 2017. Her BSc studies incorporated a year in industry, during which she worked on discovering novel methods for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at GlaxoSmithKline. Following this, she completed her MRes in Biomedical Science in 2018 and obtained her PhD in myocardial regeneration 4 years later from Imperial College London.Recently joined HTA Ltd. as HTA analyst.