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[Educational Programmes in Health Services Research in Germany: Current State and Future Perspectives]
Silke Kuske1, Christine Holmberg2,3, Michel Wensing4
1Pflegewissenschaft und Versorgungsforschung, Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf.
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|December 10, 2020
Summary
Master's degree programs in health services research in Germany share similar structures and educational content. These programs aim to build expertise in identifying healthcare needs and developing innovative care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Higher Education Studies
Background:
- Accredited Master's degree programs in Health Services Research (HSR) in Germany are analyzed.
- Understanding the structure and content of these programs is crucial for developing future healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the structural data and content of accredited Master's degree programs in Health Services Research in Germany.
- To identify commonalities and variations in program offerings.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive qualitative research design was employed.
- Analysis included study plans, module handbooks, and descriptions of Master's degree programs.
Main Results:
- Master's programs in HSR exhibit significant similarities in both structural elements and educational content.
- Programs focus on developing competencies for identifying health care needs.
- Programs aim to equip students to develop, initiate, evaluate, and critically assess innovative, interdisciplinary care strategies.
Conclusions:
- Despite content similarities, distinct program specializations allow for student choice based on preferences.
- A future recommendation includes developing a core curriculum informed by further research and stakeholder input.