Communication Studies Research Seminar (394-0-2)

Instructors

Savanna Jo Kerstiens

Meeting Info

Frances Searle Building 1483: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

Ever notice the gap between what you read online (or hear from a family member) and what your doctor actually tells you? That gap often exists because evidence-based guidelines take time, and a surprising amount of effort, to travel from research to the exam room. This course examines how healthcare organizations, from hospitals to urgent care centers, share and implement the information that keeps patients safe and care effective. You'll explore how medical practices and guidelines actually reach the clinicians using them, and the theories and strategies behind change management, dissemination, and implementation in modern healthcare. You'll learn how teams across healthcare settings collaborate to exchange knowledge and put new initiatives into practice, then apply what you learn to your own goals. Open to all students, and especially relevant for anyone considering medical school or a career in healthcare or health research.

Class Attributes

No Freshmen