Decision Support Systems

IIDS61412 Decision Support Systems 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Niels Peek Unit coordinator Division of Informatics, Imaging and Data Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This unit focuses on patient data and clinical knowledge and how they are used to inform clinical decision making using computational methods. Students learn about the different forms of healthcare knowledge and decision making; how knowledge can be represented in computable form; and the design and evaluation of decision support systems. The module will also consider clinical decision support (CDS) systems in a wider perspective, studying methodological and technological challenges involved in integrating decision support into clinical practice. This unit focuses on patient data and clinical knowledge and how they are used to inform clinical decision making using computational methods. Students learn about the different forms of healthcare knowledge and decision making; how knowledge can be represented in computable form; and the design and evaluation of decision support systems. The module will also consider clinical decision support (CDS) systems in a wider perspective, studying methodological and technological challenges involved in integrating decision support into clinical practice. The unit aims to introduce students to fundamentals of clinical decision support systems: underlying theories of decision making; knowledge acquisition and modelling; different types of decision support; and approaches to evaluation.    <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 321px"> Category of outcome</td> <td style="width: 329px"> Students should be able to;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 321px"> A. Knowledge and understanding </td> <td style="width: 329px"> LO1: The nature of clinical of decision making and decision science (e.g. statistical decision theory, psychological decision theories, shared decision making) to develop CDS systems.LO2: The types of CDS including alerts, prompts, reminders, computerized clinical guidelines including their strengths and weaknesses.LO3: The acquisition and modelling of knowledge for computational purposesLO4: The application of CDS to support individuals and/or populations.LO5: Performance aspects and designs for the evaluation of CDS systems</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 321px"> B. Intellectual skills </td> <td style="width: 329px"> LO6: Critically reviewing published literature on CDS systemsLO7: Critically assessing proposals for evaluations of CDS systemsLO8: Describing and assessing biases in the evaluations of CDS systemsLO9: Developing a proposal for the evaluation of a CDS system</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 321px"> C. Practical skills </td> <td style="width: 329px"> LO10: Developing CDS strategies to support quality and patient safetyLO11: Critically evaluating a CDS implementation at an organisation or in other scenariosLO12: Assessing risk for CDS systems</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 321px"> D. Transferable skills and personal qualities </td> <td style="width: 329px"> LO13: Working collaboratively within a teamLO14: Presenting ideas and work in a verbal and written formatLO15: Self-reflecting on the learning and how it can be applied in the work-place</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   This unit will delivered in a blended format: e-Learning preparation material will impart basic and core knowledge whilst the face-to-face lectures and open discussions will introduce concrete examples and encourage attendees to draw upon their own reading and experience. Group, problem based learning will show a deeper understanding of the area and encourage collaborative working. Example case-studies will be drawn from University of Manchester (HeRC) and University College London research-driven projects and current NHS projects. The F2F teaching will be delivered as 1 x three day block of workshops covering a key section 0 Other 100%   <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="621"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="height: 27px; width: 207px"> Assessment Methods</td> <td style="height: 27px; width: 254px"> Weighting (%)</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 27px; width: 207px"> Group Presentation</td> <td style="height: 27px; width: 254px"> 20%</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 27px; width: 207px"> Computer Practical</td> <td style="height: 27px; width: 254px"> 20%</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height: 27px; width: 207px"> Report</td> <td style="height: 27px; width: 254px"> 60%</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>   Formative assessment and feedback to students is a key feature of the on-line learning materials for this unit. Regular presentation of results to tutor and staff to elicit feedback and develop ideas/work. 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