What is it about?
This module aims to introduce students to the theory, concepts and practical issues relating to the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health interventions. The role of theories of behavior and of behavior change to inform public health intervention development and evaluation will be examined, supported by practical examples of the application of theory in relation to a wide range of public health issues. The module will consider a range of approaches to evaluating public health interventions and highlights the importance of focusing upon how patients and public perceive public health risk and interventions which seek to reduce it.
Who is it for?
Public health workforce
What will participants learn?
Intended Knowledge Outcomes:
• Define public health intervention and describe the planning, implementation and evaluation of public health intervention
•Discuss the theories, models and principles of public health intervention
•Understand the necessity for evaluation of public health interventions and describe the methods used to evaluate the acceptability, equity, efficacy, effectiveness and efficiency of public health interventions
•Recognise the active role patients and public have in their interaction with public health risk and public health intervention
Intended Skill Outcomes:
•Analyse public health interventions to identify their main functional components and underpinning theories.
•Apply appropriate theory in the development of novel health promotion interventions
•Critically appraise published research reporting effectiveness of public health interventions
•Design studies to support the development and evaluation of health promotion interventions
How will it be delivered?
5 taught sessions
How will participants be assessed?
2000 word essay
What experience / qualifications do participants need?
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a medical, health or social sciences discipline
Code
CVR8007
Level
7
Credits
10
When is it?
Thursday 12th March 2020, Thursday 19th March 2020, Thursday 26th March 2020, Thursday 30th April 2020, Thursday 7th May 2020,
10:00-13:00 (Timings subject to change)
Where is it?
Newcastle University
What are the contact dates students need to attend university?
Thursday 12th March 2020, Thursday 19th March 2020, Thursday 26th March 2020, Thursday 30th April 2020, Thursday 7th May 2020,
10:00-13:00 (Timings subject to change)
University Contact Details
Name:Ben Le Dune
Email: pgclinsci@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 8755