Statistical evaluation of healthcare systems

The objective of the course concerns the description of health systems models and statistical evaluation in this field, with particular reference to the Italian case.

Instructor: Prof. Paolo Berta

Term: May-June

Location: Bulding U6 and U7

Time: see University website

Course Overview

The objective of the course concerns the description of health systems models and statistical evaluation in this field, with particular reference to the Italian case. The course aims at illustrating the appropriate statistical methodologies, covering simple and multilevel regression models, as well as methodologies for analysing the impact of health policies. At the end of the course the student will be able to , to know and use statistical methodologies for evaluation and to synthesise the results of an evaluation.

  • Understand how health systems are organised
  • Know and use statistical methodologies for evaluation
  • Evaluate the impact of policies in healthcare sector
  • Summarize the results of an evaluation

Deatiled Program

  • Linear and multilevel regression models
  • Methodologies for the analysis of health policies with particular reference to econometric impact evaluation techniques
  • The graphical representation of evaluation outcomes
  • Use of STATA software in health