UOGD016 Information Technology in Health Care

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/6/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
RNDr. Zuzana Baďurová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
RNDr. Zuzana Baďurová
Institute of Paramedical Health Studies – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Slováček Hagenová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(C)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objective of the course is to develop knowledge and skills in the processes of information system implementation in health care. The subject provides information concerning computer-aided processes in health care, emphasizing standardization and normalization of data, pertinent legislative framework, description of communication interfaces, data security and protection, and interoperability of information systems in health care. On completion of the course, the students will be knowledgeable about the development, implementation and support of extensive information systems in health care. Further, they will be able to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the analysis of issues related to electronization of health care in harmony with legislative arrangements.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction: aims and learning content of the course, literature and resources, outline of key terms and interrelations.
    2. Data, information, legislature and norms for information system implementation.
    3. Information and communication technology in health care.
    4. Comparison of eHealth implementation in the Czech Republic and EU countries.
    5. National registers and information systems in health care.
    6. Management of documentation in health care.
    7. Examples of good practice.
Literature
    required literature
  • CHMELAŘOVÁ, M. Aplikace pro výzkum [online]. Distanční studijní opora a e-learningový kurz. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • KOLIBA, F. Moderní informační a komunikační technologie [online]. Distanční studijní opora a e-learningový kurz. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • KORVINY, P. Základy práce s počítači. Distanční studijní opora a e-learningový kurz. Opava: Slezská univerzita v Opavě, 2012. URL info
  • KUNSTOVÁ R. Efektivní správa dokumentů: co nabízí Enterprise Content Management. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-3257-2. info
    recommended literature
  • ZVÁROVÁ, J. Základy statistiky pro biomedicínské obory. Praha: Karolinum, 2004. ISBN 80-7184-786-0. info
  • KASAL, P. a kol. Lékařská informatika. Praha: Karolinum, 1998. ISBN 80-7184-594-9. info
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Cvičení 6 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
The credit is conditioned by a minimum of 80 % attendance. An essay on an assigned topic (5 to 7 pages) and its defence. Demonstration of skills in practicals.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Summer 2025, recent)
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