Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The students are introduced to research-based theories, concepts, and approaches within and to the management of user-driven innovation processes, with an emphasis on methods for facilitating the involvement of users and stakeholders (e.g., healthcare professionals, citizens/patients/family members, as well as system developers/owners) in the design and implementation related to change and digitalisation in the healthcare sector. The course emphasizes practical application with the aim of enabling students to participate in design, development, and implementation projects. The course will be a combination of physical attendance, online seminars, and group work. The module is anchored within the Research Group for Techno-Anthropology & Participation, Department of Sustainability and Planning. 

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Knowledge of project management and how they support user involvement in design, development, and implementation of digital health projects. 

• Explain different technological innovation theories and concepts, -methods, -tools, perspectives and -strategies for the design, development, and implementation of digital health technologies. 

Skills

• Identify, select, and apply project management tools for planning of design, development and implementation of project processes. 

• Plan context-sensitive facilitation strategies to enhance the involvement of specific user groups in technological innovation. 

• Map user needs and user requirements for design, development, or implementation in relation to digital health innovation. 

• Apply design-oriented and creative methods in co-creation with different actors. 

Competences

• Lead user involvement for design, development, or implementation of digital health innovation projects. 

• Reflect on and account for how the various forms of involvement of stakeholders and design methods frame new technological design. 

Type of instruction

The teaching format is blended learning combining co-located seminars with self-study of both written material and video clips, discussion in study groups and online seminars. 

Exam

Exams